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LENT 2021 Volume XXXIII Number I | 75th Anniversary Year

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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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18 BOOKSHOP 20 [PHOTOS] SAINT MICHAEL GIVES BACK 22 PARISH CALENDAR 26 SMFM OPENING DAY 31 CHRISTMAS CUTS 34 SMAAthe KIDS PAGE 37 FROM SERVICE TO FRIENDSHIP 38 BIRTH AND DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS 39 STEWARDSHIP

COWBOY UP PARTNERSHIP TURN TO PAGE 28 TO READ ABOUT HOW SAINT MICHAEL IS SERVING IN OUR COMMUNITY

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SUNDAY SERVICES

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The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector

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The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector

11 AM CT Contemporary Worship

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. Tim Kennedy, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, Pastoral Care Assistant The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla, Assistant Priest for Worship & Liturgy

Traditional Worship

8 PM CT Choral Compline (Online) visit saintmichael.org/live

CONTACTS EMERGENCY PRIEST ON CALL (214) 232-7512 Main Parish Number (214) 363-5471

Jubilee Park & Community Center (214) 887-1364 907 Bank Street Dallas, TX 75223 St. Michael’s Woman's Exchange (214) 521-3862 SMWE FAX (214) 522-1933 5 Highland Park Village Dallas, TX 75205 Episcopal Diocese of Dallas (214) 826-8310 Episcopal Diocese FAX (214) 826-5968 1630 N. Garrett Avenue Dallas, TX 75206

SAINT MICHAEL STAFF Monica Awbrey Rob Baber Ross Badgett Chanta Bhan Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Justin Brooks Kristen Burk Robert Butler Nozar Daryapayma Jill Delabano Philip Fillion Hannah Fisher Bonita Frederick The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Steven Haal The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Travis Harvey Diane Hollie Jenna Howard 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 The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Collen O’Hara Darla Osterhaut Cassie Pericak The Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Marco Reyes Meredith Rose Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Celise Stephenson Tish Visinsky Regan Wallace

Assistant Choirmaster Director of Finance Mgr. of Electronic Communication Associate for Mission & Outreach Asst. to Pastoral Care Asst. to Worship & Liturgy Vice Rector Director of Contemporary Music Executive Assistant to the Vice Rector Assistant Director of Facilities Director of Facilities Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries Assistant Dir. of Music & Organist Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Events Weekend Receptionist Rector Director of Communications Sunday Assistant Associate Director of Music & Organist Graphic Design & Production Receptionist Graphic Designer 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 Assistant Priest for Pastoral Care Director of Operations Accountant Campaign Manager Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Sexton Executive Asst. to the Rector Director of Music & Organist Sexton Assistant Priest for Worship & Liturgy Database Manager, Parish Records Director of Parish Life Director of Children & Family Ministry (CFM)

2021 VESTRY Blair Oden Stacey Malcolmson Richard D’Antoni Janice Bywaters Scott Wilson Nancy Wilbur

Senior Warden Junior Warden Warden-at-Large Treasurer Chancellor Clerk

George Baldwin, Louise Griffeth, Hallie Lawrence, John McFarland, Jr., Steve McKenney, Holly Peña, Darrel Rice, Carol Roehrig, Jack Rubarth, Ginger Sager, Erica Sartain, Arnold Spencer

2021 DIOCESAN DELEGATES Exp 2021 Exp 2022 Exp 2023 Exp 2021 Exp 2022 Exp 2023

David Greenblatt, Jerry Poglitsch, Susie Ryan Michael Blachly, Mary Henderson, Kelly Reddell Jane Greene, Bill McGannon, Steve McKenney alternates: Tom Brown (1), Jessica Clements (2), Mary Abrams (3) Michael Reddell (1), David Henderson (2), Eric Gilmour(3) Keller Webster (1), Judy Mercer (2), Suzanne Lipscomb (3)

FROM the EDITOR

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming...

I’m sure we all recognize this, but can you continue with the next verse? I’ll wager most can do exactly that—either from school days, Whitney Houston’s chart-topping rendition at Superbowl XXV, Christina Aguilera’s epic mishap at Superbowl XLV, or most recently, Lady Gaga’s remarkable performance at the inauguration. But do you remember who wrote it and what was really happening at the time it was written? It is an inspiring example that out of extreme turmoil, beauty, and hope can be found: Three decades after the Revolutionary War, a different conflict raged that became known as the War of 1812, where “England remained a mighty world power, while the fledgling United States was strapped for cash, plagued by domestic discord...” -Norman Gelb, The Smithsonian In his most recent article for the Katy Trail Weekly newspaper, Rector Chris Girata reminds us that, ...we simply cannot deny the chasm that divides our country...that brokenness is not something we should fear, but rather a human condition to accept. We are only human, and our humanity means that we are all broken in unique ways. Yet, in our brokenness, we find the unity we all need to heal.

We are not alone in the struggle of life. We walk this hard road together.

He then points to the newly-minted Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s inaugural passage, If we’re to live up to our own time, then victory won’t lie in the blade. But in all the bridges we’ve made, that is the promise to glade, the hill we climb. If only we dare...

In his book, The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict, author Donald Hickey writes, “The [War], was, even given Vietnam, the most vigorously opposed war with a foreign power in our history.” Washington and our capitol was ablaze, the British had turned their focus on Baltimore’s Ft. McHenry, and through a circuitous array of circumstances, Francis Scott Key—a lawyer who fiercely opposed the war—was stuck on the British Flagship Tonnant, miles upriver.

Left watching, and surrounded by the enemy, he waited for McHenry to fall. Yet through the night he stayed focused and vigilant, and after “it seemed as though mother earth had opened and was vomiting shot and shell in a sheet of fire and brimstone”, he caught view of our flag, still standing. He then proceeded to pen what later became known as our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

Girata writes, My faith reminds me of one thing over and over again: ‘Do not be afraid.’ Fear is the great tempter...a debilitating anchor that keeps us from being able to move forward toward healing. This has been—and still is—an extraordinary time. The world has been besieged by an invisible foe, and our nation, by divisiveness. Now is the time not to silo ourselves, but to remain vigilant and cling to The Way of Love. To each other. To community. Let us maintain a watchful eye for those moments that provide hope.

The Star Spangled Banner verse 2: On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?

Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, ’Tis the star-spangled banner—O long may it wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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e are nearing the holy season of Lent, and Lent is an opportunity for us to take stock of our lives and how we wish to live them.

Lent is often a moment when people of faith adopt a spiritual discipline—they give something up or take something on. Giving up or taking on a discipline should guide us closer to God. We want to help support your Lenten journey so that as we approach Easter, you feel the deep swell of God’s true presence even more.

Covenant: Sacred Promises is our theme for Lent this year. At our baptism, we respond to God’s promise of love by reciprocating love in return.

The promises we make to God are commitments to our Christian discipleship. Each Sunday, the clergy of Saint Michael will explore our covenantal relationship with God by walking through our sacred baptismal covenant promise by promise.

With each step we take, I hope that we will all deepen our understanding of our discipleship, moving farther away from decisions to be faithful, and moving closer toward faith as simply a way of being all the time.

The idea of God’s sacred presence has been important to me throughout my life. My paternal grandmother worked as the parish secretary of her Catholic church for more than 30 years. As a child, I remember going to work with her over summer or winter breaks. Work as a parish secretary was a constant game of flexibility. She might be working on the Sunday bulletin one hour and then setting up for bingo the next (this was a Catholic church in Pennsylvania, so bingo was king!). But one of the things I liked the most was being able to walk into the dark, empty church all by myself. There was something so special about a quiet, still church space that calms my heart.

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When I am in a sacred space, I feel God's presence very deeply, and I bet you know that feeling, too.

I have the privilege of walking through the sacred spaces at Saint Michael when they are still and quiet, and I’m always struck by how powerful the spaces feel. I can’t describe the feeling as well as I wish, but there is a tingle of the holy that runs up my spine, and I can’t help but acknowledge that surely the Lord is in this place. This is a feeling we all know, and this is a feeling so many of us have missed during this pandemic. Since we can’t gather as often and as easily in our sacred Saint Michael spaces this Lent, I invite you to make a sacred space for yourself at home.

As I think back to my grandmother, it was clear she brought her faith home in powerful ways. I remember a hutch in my grandmother’s foyer that held a small statue of Michelangelo’s La Pietà. The foyer was often dark and quiet because the back door was where everyone entered and exited the house. The statue sat in that quiet space, flanked by candles and, although I never saw those candles lit, I knew that the space was sacred. There, at my childhood eye level, I saw Mary holding Jesus’s body, and knew that God was present in that home in a powerful way.

This year, I want you all to experience God’s presence in a powerful way in your home, too.

In preparation for Lent, we have created Lenten packages that will bring the holy home. These packages will be mailed to all those who have made financial gifts to the church in the last 15 months, but we have made extra packages available for pickup at the church for anyone who would like to have one. These packages contain the tools necessary to begin a Lenten journey at home that will be sustaining and inspiring.

Each package contains a purple cloth, blessed here at Saint Michael, and will form the foundation of a home M E D I TAT I O N S FOR LENT altar. We encourage you to identify a dedicated space in your home to place the cloth and a candle to begin creating your sacred space. Each week of Lent, a mediation 2021 book, also included in the package, pictured at left, will guide you in a reflection on the components of our baptismal covenant.

After each reflection, you will be instructed to find an item in your home that has meaning to you and place it on your home altar. Your altar will quickly grow into a full representation of your faith and provide you with a new sacred space.

Along with these home altars, I am excited to welcome back our weekday podcast series (see ad on back cover) that will dovetail with our Sunday sermon series. Covenants are powerful and, when entered into faithfully, can transform our way of life.

In addition to the sermon series, the daily podcasts will provide regular opportunities to reflect on how God’s presence shapes your lifestyle choices and hopefully encourage you to make changes to move you closer to God. This year, rather than being overly concerned with disciplines focused on chocolate or caffeine, I hope you will consider carving out a holy space in your everyday space. Our Saint Michael family is large and diverse, and we have the opportunity to continue living into the truth that our church is not a building, our church is wherever we are. As we prepare to once again celebrate the glorious resurrection of Christ at Easter, let’s be the church in new ways that expand God’s kingdom of love. Faith starts at home, and this Lent, we will deepen our faith together, wherever we are!

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 Join Saint Michael Rector, Chris Girata, on a weekly journey exploring scripture! Chris is passionate about the Bible, bringing to life these sacred stories in a way that resonates and educates listeners as they pursue a deeper life of Christian discipleship.

Questions? Email Meredith Rose, mrose@saintmichael.org

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ASH WEDNESDAY The scriptures describe ancient believers using ashes to show their sorrow. Join us as we continue this spiritual practice of submitting to our Lord and repenting of those actions and thoughts that do not glorify God. Want to be a better person this year? You can begin your journey with us from home.

We will mark this holiest of days with services inside and outside, with the Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist at Noon. As we begin our Lenten journey, spend a moment in person with your Saint Michael family. Due to COVID protocols, attendees will be given individual portion of ashes to place on their own foreheads and/or the foreheads of members of their household.

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Outdoor Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes In-person SMES porte-cochere

12 PM CST Ash Wednesday Service with Eucharist Online only

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Outdoor Ash Wednesday Service In-person SMES porte-cochere TO VIEW ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES, VISIT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/ASHWEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21

LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG 5:30 PM CST Online only

Our Evensong offering in the first half of 2021 is a beautiful way to begin your Lenten journey. Join us for this service of prayer, Scripture, and choral music specifically designed for the beginning of Lent.

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PALM SUNDAY The Palm Sunday service is the beginning of the Holy Week observance and critical to our understanding of why Jesus posed a threat to both political and religious authorities. On this day, the gathered crowd shouted “Hosanna” and welcomed Jesus as their Messiah and King. Five days later, he was crucified as a common criminal on the outskirts of town. Little did the crowd know how right they were about Jesus’ true identity. This service can be viewed at saintmichael.org/live.

9 AM CDT Traditional Eucharist Online only 11 AM CDT Contemporary Eucharist Online only

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

lenten retreat Led by SSJE Br. Jim Woodrum

10 AM–Noon CST Zoom See listing on page 27

saintmichael.org/lentenretreat

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Palm Sunday Eucharist In-person West field On Palm Sunday afternoon, we’ll offer an in-person worship experience with Holy Communion. We’ll celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with a procession of our own, including bagpipe and drummers! Music will include offerings by the Treble and Senior Choristers, as well as our staff singers.

TO VIEW HOLY WEEK SERVICES VISIT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/HOLY WEEK. MARCH 29

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK 7 PM CDT Women of the Cross Online only Women of the Passion is a Stations of the Cross where each station is told from the perspective of a female biblical character. Women from Saint Michael take on each of these roles. This virtual worship service takes place against the backdrop of the beautiful Via Crucis stations sculpted by Federico Severino which are displayed in the SMAA Narthex and seen above.

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TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 7 PM CDT Liturgy of the Nails Online only Through this service originating from Coventry Cathedral in England, Saint Michael and All Angels binds itself to the worldwide-work of reconciliation. Join us on Holy Tuesday where we will recommit ourselves to the freedom that comes from accepting forgiveness and offering it to others.

MARCH 31

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 7 PM CDT Tenebrae Choral Service Online only

This choral service to prepare us for the Triduum will be led by the Compline Choir. This special service is characterized by the gradual extinguishing of candles to symbolize the coming of darkness and a number of readings from Scripture and Augustine’s Treatise on the Psalms. Music includes Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony.

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Some of the Via Crucis by Federico Severino, as seen hanging in the Saint Michael Narthex.

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MAUNDY THURSDAY 7 PM CDT Traditional Eucharist Online only Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin word Mandatum, meaning “commandment.” It is Jesus’ final commandment to his followers, “Love one another as I have loved you,” that we remember today. In John’s Gospel, Jesus demonstrates this love of other in the humble act of washing his disciples’ feet, where he gives the admonition, “Do this for one another.” Jesus points to this act as a sign of our servant ministry to one another and the world

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GOOD FRIDAY

On Good Friday, we remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. These services are designed to help us remember the passion of our Lord and His death on the cross.

12 PM CDT Good Friday Family Service Online only Join us as a family to remember just how much God loves each and every one of us.

7 PM CDT Contemporary Good Friday Service Online only

People without homes and Home Insecurity The Mission and Outreach Committee has selected the following beneficiaries for the 2021 Easter Plate: •Austin Street Center* •North Dallas Shared Ministries* •Amistad Mission, Bolivia All offerings on Easter Sunday will be given to the above organizations. Easter Plate giving opens on Palm Sunday and closes after our Easter services. *Two local ministries that serve the needs of unhoused clients were selected because this is an unusual year and so many in our community are facing eviction and housing insecurity.

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TO VIEW EASTER SERVICES VISIT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/EASTER. APRIL 3

EASTER VIGIL 7 PM CDT Live Traditional Service with Eucharist Online only The Easter Vigil is one of the most ancient services of the Christian Church and represents the night when those who had strenuously prepared for Holy Baptism were finally washed in the love of Christ and incorporated into the Christian community. The service begins with the lighting of the first fire of Easter and culminates in the first Eucharist of Easter.

Along the way, we hear the story of salvation and remember our own baptismal covenant.

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EASTER DAY

The Feast of Easter is arguably the most important day of the Christian calendar. On this day, we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and God’s victory over death. The liturgy is marked by joy and special music. In-person opportunities include a beautiful sunrise service and Journey to Easter in the afternoon. Make sure to join us for a beautiful sunrise service to celebrate the empty tomb.

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Sunrise Service with Eucharist In-person West field 9 AM CDT Traditional Eucharist Online only This festive Eucharist includes brass and incense.

11 AM CDT Contemporary Eucharist Online only This Holy Communion service will be livestreamed and will celebrate our risen Lord with beautiful contemporary music and a dynamic sermon.

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JOURNEY TO EASTER In-person Join us at Saint Michael as we celebrate Easter while walking through our sacred space as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Live music will fill the church as you and your family receive communion and an Easter blessing, and afterward, a professional photographer will be on hand for an Easter portait of you at the Saint Michael Chapel red doors!

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Taught by Dr. Margaret Harper Thursdays | Feb. 18 - Mar. 25 5 - 6 PM CT | Via Zoom

Join us this Lent as, over the course of six Thursdays, we dive deeply into music that is thematically linked to Lent and Holy Week. We will examine masterworks of Western sacred music including the Allegri “Miserere,” J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion,” Thomas Tallis’s “Lamentations of Jeremiah,” and more. This class assumes some knowledge of basic music terminology, but does not require an advanced musical background. For more information and for the Zoom access code, reach out to Meg Harper at mharper@saintmichael.org.

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ABOVE Jubilee staff and Saint Michael parishioners gather for a group photo to celebrate teamwork at the "I Believe in Angels" event! LEFT A sign recognizes the generosity that the Jubilee community and Saint Michael community share with each other. BELOW Saint Michael volunteers and Jubilee staff offer grocery gift bags to Seniors.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Miss Virginia Nabejar, Jubilee's Senior Hospitality Director (unofficially), spreading Christmas cheer with Santa; Gingerbread baked for the seniors attending the Christmas Senior Luncheon; Parishioners Gabrielle, Alli Grace, Jordan Ott, Sophia Ukeni, and Madison Visinsky prepared 250 bags for Girls Night Out, a mentoring and team building event to build confidence and leadership skills in young girls; Maria Martin and Johanna Corrigan passing out goodies at the Jubilee Senior Luncheon, with Jack Corrigan grinning in the background.

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ecause of the ongoing pandemic, many mission and outreach programs have “pivoted” to accommodate our current environment. To pivot in the business world means to fundamentally change direction to meet the needs of a market when circumstances change and the original strategy or procedure no longer achieves a desired performance outcome. Our Saint Michael community is resilient and persevering! Our generosity and commitment to service will not be limited by circumstance! We are highlighting the many ways our programs have adapted.

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER I Believe in Angels Part I – Gift Collection In the past, co-chairs sat at tables between services and parishioners chose to sponsor gifts for Jubilee children and seniors through an in-person process.

A store was established at Jubilee and parents could select gifts based on their volunteer hours at Jubilee. This year, the entire process happened online. Co-chairs Johanna Corrigan and Heather Lorch organized a database of family information and gift requests for over 300 children and 200 seniors.

Part II – Wrapping Event In previous years, the wrapping event took place at Jubilee after families shopped for gifts at the “I Believe in Angels” store.

Dedicated volunteers wrapped gifts that were ready for Christmas Day! This year, socially distant gift wrapping took place at Saint Michael. Our faithful parishioners wrapped hundreds of gifts over two days. The IBIA team organized cardboard boxes with the names of each family and the number of children receiving gifts. The Co-Chairs spent hours labeling gifts for all of the children at a 100% accuracy rate!

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Senior Holiday Lunch Each December, the Seniors gather for fellowship and a warm meal to celebrate the holidays together! This year, caterer DC Crow provided about 200 hot meals and parishioners baked homemade gingerbread loaves that Jubilee Seniors could take home with them. While the group was unable to gather as in previous years, the tradition of sharing a meal to celebrate the beginning of the holidays continued because of our parishioners' dedication!

TELA, HONDURAS A group from Saint Michael travels to work with the Rector of Iglesia Espiritu Santo each year. This year, they were able to complete the mission trip in February before the pandemic.

However, after the pandemic hit Honduras, their involvement continued by raising funds mostly from their missionaries to provide $1,000 per month to the church in Honduras to feed 50 families per month during this time of severe economic hardship in a country that was already one of the poorest in our hemisphere. Their support did not stop there as they have further supported the bilingual church school through increased scholarships and, after two hurricanes hit Honduras in November, the team has increased the monthly support to $2,500 as many are now without homes or are rebuilding their homes. The group hopes to return to Tela soon. In the interim, they are personally and financially investing in the parish and the people that have endured a pandemic, economic insecurity, and two hurricanes within one month in 2020.

ST. MARY’S GUILD The St. Mary’s Guild bakers have adapted their baking ministry by providing baked goods for the health care heroes in our community. On a weekly rotating schedule, they bake, individually wrap, and deliver treats to Baylor University Medical Center, UT Southwestern Clements Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and

Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Through their ministry, they are sending the message of appreciation to our healthcare workers and they are bringing life to the slogan, “The Church has left the building”.

HEART OF GIVING As many of you will remember, Heart of Giving cards have been purchased and distributed between services. This year, co-chairs Todd and Elizabeth Howard conducted the entire process online and, with the help of other volunteers, they mailed or personally delivered cards to parishioners’ homes. Amidst a socially distant process, the Howards did their best to offer a personal touch!

VNA MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels adjusted their schedule to deliver a total of five meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All volunteers who deliver in person must complete a COVID screening, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, volunteers are making “virtual deliveries” by calling clients to check in on their safety and well-being. VNA continues to provide safe and compassionate care to homebound seniors during the pandemic.

PROJECT MOSES Project Moses had more than 300 people participate in awareness and education programs regarding human trafficking. The ministry also distributed over 3,000 snacks/beverages and 236 clothing items, updated a safe house with new IT equipment to better support online studies, refurbished a survivor's apartment, mentored a survivor, supported counseling and health programs for two survivors, and helped a survivor and her family obtain items for their apartment.

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER Saint Michael parishioners collected more than 400 coats for the St. Philip’s School and Community Center Christmas

Store. For the first time, the store was set up outdoors for families to shop for coats and gifts. As an added safety measure, our ministry leaders dry cleaned and personally delivered all the donated coats to St. Philip's for distribution.

AMISTAD FRIENDSHIP MISSION Saint Michael mission teams have continued to stay connected with the children and caregivers at Casa Esperanza. Although they don't know when they can return to Bolivia, they have regular Zoom calls with the children and mama living in Casa Esperanza. Also, they have supported Casa Esperanza by providing upgrades to educational technology tools to support distance learning during the pandemic.

AUSTIN STREET CENTER One Mission and Outreach partnership that has maintained its basic function throughout the pandemic is “Austin Street Cooks”! One Tuesday each month, a dedicated team led by Randy Rekerdres and George Baldwin gathers in the kitchen to prepare a hot meal for 250 Austin Street residents. On the first Wednesday of the month, a dedicated parishioner delivers the hot meal to Austin Street and a wonderful team led

by Rita Davis serves the meal. As pandemic numbers have risen and fallen, the serving component of Austin Street Cooks has either given its role to Austin Street staff or has decreased team numbers to protect the health of both our volunteers and the residents at Austin Street.

HONDURAS THREADS Our resident crafts organization supports a women's collaborative.

The women sell their handicrafts and Honduras Threads provides a market for these very talented women. On the first Sunday of December, Saint Michael usually hosts a sale for Honduras Threads. Several pillowcases and angel ornaments are also sold in the Saint Michael Gift Shop. This year, the Sunday Honduras Thread Sale was canceled because of social distancing requirements. M’Lou Bancroft and her faithful team of volunteers sold handmade Honduran gifts from their new workspace at Saint Michael.

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Family Holy Land March 10-20, 2022

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2021!

You and your family are invited to join Rector Chris Girata and spend 11 days following in the footsteps of Christ next spring. This pilgrimage, featuring visits to some of the most notable sites in the history of our faith, is not to be missed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Travel from Dallas to Tel Aviv FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Tel Aviv and Jerusalem SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Jerusalem and Bethlehem SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Walking Tour - Jerusalem Old City MONDAY, MARCH 14 Caesarea, Mount Carmel, and Haifa TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Nazareth WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, & Mount of Beatitudes THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Beit She' An, Jordan, Jeresh, and Petra FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Petra, Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulcher SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Travel from Tel Aviv to Dallas

Upcoming Information Session:

Sunday, February 7 at 10 AM CST Visit saintmichael.org/holyland22 to learn more

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ENNEAGRAM & PARENTING ENNE AGR A M INTENSI V E S Wednesdays, Feb 24–Mar 24 7–8 PM CST Livestream or In-person

This spring, SMAA will begin offering an Enneagram Intensive class on the Enneagram & Parenting! Completion of The Enneagram Journey class is required in order to participate in any Enneagram Intensive offering.

For registration or questions about courses, contact Mary Lessmann, mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

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“Help Them Home” Housewarming Baskets AUSTIN STREET CENTER

In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?

John 14:2 (NRSV) This Lent, we are keeping the unhoused in prayer as we seek to provide for their needs. While 250 unhoused men and women live at Austin Street Center during the pandemic, there is some good news: 3-5 people per week are moving into new residences. We are assembling housewarming baskets for these men and women to welcome them to their homes!

Please participate with us in remembering all who need safe residence by praying for the ones who will receive these items, by discussing the questions with family and friends, and by collecting the items on the Lenten calendar that was sent to your household. The needed items are also listed on saintmichael.org/lent.

On Easter Sunday, please bring the collected items in a laundry basket to the west parking lot before the 6:30 AM or 1:30 PM services. We will deliver them!

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FEATURED ITEMS FROM THE

SAINT MICHAEL BOOK SHOP GET YOURS TODAY!

HOURS Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Gold heart or cross earrings $10.50

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SMAA Facemasks $15

Easter Cookie Cutter Set $12.50

Bunny with Egg Candle Holder $16.50

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Gold and Silver Cross Ribbon Bookmarks $10

Ire land ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT!

THE ENCHANTED ISLE: A PILGRIMAGE THE REV. MARY LESSMANN, Associate for Spiritual Growth

The enchanted isle of Ireland has a captivating history. Ireland was never conquered as part of the Roman empire, so it was able to flourish at its own pace and in its own way – retaining its Celtic independence. When Christianity was introduced to the isle in the early fifth century, it grew organically, free from the Romanizing influence on Christianity reflected on the continent and in England. Aspects of Ireland’s pagan Celtic tradition were gathered up into the practice of Christianity, creating a unique expression of the faith not seen anywhere else in the world.

Celtic Christianity is highly incarnational, having a deep respect for God’s presence which surrounds us and never leaves us.

Celtic Christianity has a high regard for nature and creation. All that God has created is good. So there is an emphasis on God’s immanence. God works through us and all his creation to reveal the divine, and we can experience God’s divine presence within us. Finally, early Celtic Christianity was characterized by thriving monastic communities. Monasteries were a natural outgrowth in a society that highly valued kinship relationships. In the early Irish church, monastery abbots had more

respect and power than diocesan bishops.

It is with an appreciation of these aspects of Celtic Christianity that we will explore this beautiful island.

Saint Michael and All Angels is offering a pilgrimage trip to Ireland where we’ll experience the best of Celtic Christianity. We’ll begin our trip in Dublin where we’ll have the opportunity to tour Christ Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals, both medieval Anglican cathedrals. We’ll visit ancient Glendalough Monastery, founded by St. Kevin, and Clonmacnoise, monastic communities founded in the sixth century. Moving north, we’ll immerse ourselves in several sites significant to the life of St. Patrick, including St. Patrick’s Way and the Grave of St. Patrick at Down Cathedral. We’ll have many opportunities to worship together at these ancient and beautiful sites.

In good Celtic fashion, we’ll also immerse ourselves in God’s good nature and creation.

As we’re visiting historic religious sites, we’ll build in time to enjoy the natural beauty of Ireland. We’ll have opportunities each day to get out in the glorious countryside, whether in walks or picnics. Many of the sites we’re visiting are in picturesque natural settings.

Finally, we’ll also have the opportunity for some particularly Anglican fellowship!

We’ll be touring the Guinness Storehouse Brewery and visiting Sean’s Bar – the oldest bar in Ireland, established in the year 900. And, of course, we might encounter some leprechauns, shamrocks and fairies along the way!

The cost for this 7-day trip, led by Mary Lessmann and Greg Pickens, is $3,400 land only, with the option to add on airfare. See trip and information details below. We look forward to seeing you!

Celtic Christianity Pilgrimage to Ireland

MAY 27-JUNE 3, 2021 Led by Revs. Mary Lessmann & Greg Pickens Anyone interested in joining us on this pilgramage should email Mary at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

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SAINT MICHAEL GIVES BACK

COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP A wall of wrapped gifts ready to be delivered to Jubilee Park and Community Center.

Gifts are matched with children, packed, labeled, and then sent to the wrapping room to be wrapped and stored (seen above); Cookie Frazar and her son Kevin; Tish Visinsky, and Johanna Corrigan getting into the Christmas spirit. Cookie and Tish are two of our most seasoned and talented wrappers; A gift being sent off to Jubilee. We were able to grant wishes for every child, thanks to the help of our parishioners!

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Christi Morrow, David Cowling, Rebecca McDaniel, and Arnold Spencer prepare coats for St. Philip's School Coat Drive; David Boldrick prepares his specialty, mashed potatoes, for Austin Street Center; Arnold Spencer loads a vehicle with coat donations for St. Philip's School; Randy Rekerdres and Kathy Yeaman prepare meatloaf for Austin Street Center.

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PARISH CALENDAR for full listings, please visit saintmichael.org

PARISH LIFE

To contact Parish Life: Tish Visinsky, Director, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org Please refer to page 6 to see what Saint Michael is doing for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

MARCH 14 SPRING AHEAD! Don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour to accomodate Daylight Savings time.

CFM

To Contact Children & Family Ministry: Regan Wallace, Director, rwallace@saintmichael.org Madelyn Ivy, Asst. Director, mivy@saintmichael.org FEBRUARY LENTEN AT-HOME PACKAGE

ONS M E D I TAT I FOR LENT

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The season of Lent will be a different experience this year than it has ever been. It is our sincere hope that wherever you are, you can remain connected to the community of faith we share at Saint Michael.

Our church is wherever we are, and this year, we invite you to form a sacred, holy space in your home.

In the package you received, you will find a purple cloth, representing the sacrifice of Christ, and reminding us of our own life's call to sacrificial love. We invite you to place this purple cloth in a special spot in your home and use it to build a home altar.

Each week of Lent, this meditation book will guide you in the creation of your home altar, locating and collecting items from your home to represent our sacred journey.

Setting up a home altar can be easy, so do not be afraid! This

home altar will be a reminder of your connection to, and faith in, our Saint Michael community, and we hope it will remind you just how much you are loved.

May this season be a gift to you, and may our faithfulness grow in the One who created us, who redeemed us, and who sustains us. For questions about CFM offerings, contact Regan.

FEBRUARY 14 CFM SMALL GROUPS 12:30–2 p.m.

In-person event Join CFM in kicking off small groups for children, families, and parents! Children's arts and crafts, Parents' Night Out, family fellowship, and more! Join us for our kick-off and a little Valentine's Day fun. If you have questions or are interested in joining a group, contact Regan.

JUNE 7–11 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021 saintmichael.org/vbs See ad on opposite page Welcome to Destination Dig! Children will unearth more than dirt as they dig up exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. We will explore real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus! Along the way, they’ll discover the truth of Jeremiah 29:13, that God reveals Himself to us when we seek and search for Him with all our hearts. Bible stories, games, yummy snacks, and so much more!

We invite all children ages 4 (as of September 1, 2021) through upcoming 4th graders to join us for a fun week outdoors. Registration will open April 18! $60/child. To join the VBS team, contact Regan Wallace.

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

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Children will unearth more than dirt as they dig up exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories.

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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 APRIL 2 GOOD FRIDAY: FAMILY STATIONS OF THE CROSS 12 PM CDT Digitally streamed through saintmichael.org See listing on page 9.

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

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ARTS & CRAFTS SMALL GROUPS 4–5:30 p.m.

West Lot Porte Cochere Join Tiffany and Chase for small groups!

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!

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

SUNDAYS (DURING FORMATION) 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 10 AM CST Zoom

Join us for a different lesson each week with ideas to continue growing your faith.

1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH

This engaging class is for current 8th graders who want to take part in confirmation.

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ADULT FORMATION

To Contact Adult Formation: Eric Liles, eliles@saintmichael.org Hannah Fisher, Assistant, hfisher@saintmichael.org 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH WOMEN WORD WORK 7–8:15 PM CST Zoom Led by Mary Lessmann

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.

Women Word Work is geared toward women who work outside the home, though all women are welcome. It is an opportunity to connect spiritually with other women without making a big commitment. We share fellowship, study and prayer. Books are chosen by the group and focus on spiritual growth. We’re currently reading A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson. Come when you can! We meet all 12 months of the year. For questions or the Zoom link please contact Mary Lessmann.

SERIES V: CHRISTIANITY, MULTICULTURALISM, AND FAITH OF OUR NEIGHBORS

CHURCHNEXT Online Formation See ad on page 29

FEB 14 | Christianity, Multiculturalism, and the Faith of our Neighbors

ChurchNext is an online Christian learning experience with various courses taught by expert teachers in scripture, liturgy, prayer, church history, theology and more. Our own Eric Liles has cultivated our Saint Michael library, adding courses and removing others as we progress week by week. Courses are available now! These courses utilize various tools such as informational videos, discussion boards, and quizzes to make us better informed and more mature in our faith. The featured class during the month of February is taught by the our own Allison Sandlin Liles! If you are interested in taking online courses through Saint Michael, please email Hannah Fisher for the registration link.

WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 10–MAY 5 ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY Led by Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster 1–2:30 PM CST Zoom $30 dollars for class workbook; scholarships are available The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that helps us learn more about ourselves so that we might learn more about how we are in a relationship with God and with the people most important to us. Mary Ann Webster and Mary Lessmann facilitate this class which utilizes the DVD curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram master and an entertaining presenter. For questions and to enroll, contact Mary, mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

FEB 7 | Christianity and Islam Working Together with Imam Shpendim Nadzaku

with Maria Habito

SERIES VI: SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM with Eric Liles

FEB 21 | Hebrew Bible FEB 28 | The Pseudepigrapha MAR 7 | The Apocrypha MAR 14 | Spring Break (No Class) MAR 21 | Dead Sea Scrolls MAR 28 | The Gospels APR 4 | Easter (No Class)

SERIES VII: CARE OF CREATION with Elizabeth Lang APR 18 - MAY 16

MY STORY

SUNDAYS at 10 AM CST saintmichael.org/MyStory For questions, please email eliles@saintmichael.org or call 214.363.5471

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THURSDAYS IN LENT, FEBRUARY 18–MARCH 25 SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM: THE JUDAISMS OF JESUS Led by Eric Liles 10:30–11:30 AM CST Streamed live on Facebook, @SMAADallas On-demand video and audio recordings available Join Eric for a new six-week study of Second Temple Judaism using the sacred texts of the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Gospels. Each class will be live streamed on Thursday mornings and readily available to watch anytime afterwards on the website. This study will also double as teachings for My Story during Lent. If you can’t make the live session, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. is a great time to watch! If you want to receive reminder emails with suggested readings, or have questions, please contact Hannah Fisher.

COMING THIS EASTER SEASON! ENNEAGRAM INTENSIVES: TRIADS & SPIRITUAL GROWTH Led by Mary Lessmann 3–4 p.m.

Livestream and in-person 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.

If you’d like to register for the spring Enneagram Journey class, which is a prerequisite for this class, please email Mary Lessmann. For questions or to enroll, please contact Mary at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

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FEBRUARY 24–MARCH 24 ENNEAGRAM INTENSIVES: ENNEAGRAM & PARENTING Led by Mary Lessmann 7–8 p.m.

Livestream and in-person This spring SMAA will begin offering an Enneagram Intensive class on Enneagram and Parenting. Completion of The Enneagram Journey class is required in order to participate in any Enneagram Intensive offering. If you’d like to register for the spring Enneagram Journey class, please email Mary.

For questions and registration, please contact Mary at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6 VIRTUAL LENTEN RETREAT Led by SSJE Brother Jim Woodrum 10–12 PM CST saintmichael.org/lentenretreat See ad on page 7. For questions please contact Hannah.

PASTORAL CARE

To Contact Pastoral Care: Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org Katherine Bowen, PC Assistant, kbowen@saintmichael.org FEBRUARY 7 AND 14 ORGANIZING FOR HEAVEN 10:05–10:50 AM CST Zoom saintmichael.org/orgforheaven We all know how important it is to plan. We plan our weddings and our education, we plan for children, and our retirement. However, it is true that sometimes we neglect to attend to the details of that time when our health will decline and finally we go into everlasting life with our Lord.

There are many reasons why we do not make time to plan for the end of our life: we don’t believe death will catch us unaware, the planning information can be confusing, etc.

This gathering will answer questions about how to request a funeral at our parish, guidelines for a Saint Michael funeral, and how to purchase a niche in our Columbarium. Please contact Katherine Bowen with questions.

FEBRUARY 17 AND MARCH 17 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 death, job loss, business, 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@saintmichael.org.

THURSDAYS PRAYER MINISTRY BOOK STUDY 1–1:50 PM CST 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. The book study, facilitated by Kimberly Colonnetta, and continues into the spring. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time.

Contact Kimberly, kimberly@colonnetta.com, with questions.

WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 7–MAY 26 8-WEEK GRIEF WORKSHOP – “COMFORT AND HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF” Led by Regina Hunt of Faith and Grief Ministries 6–8 p.m.

Location TBD $45 materials fee, scholarships are available faithandgrief.org/griefworkshop Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort. Please register by Tuesday, April 6. Please contact Katherine Bowen with questions.

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MISSION & OUTREACH

To Contact Mission & Outreach: Chanta Bhan, Associate for M&O, cbhan@saintmichael.org Christi Morrow, Coordinator, cmorrow@saintmichael.org FEBRUARY FOOD DRIVE NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES Mission and Outreach will provide a monetary donation to North Dallas Shared Ministries to fulfill our commitment for the month of February. We will not be collecting food donations during the month of February. If you would like to coordinate the Saint Michael partnership with North Dallas Shared Ministries, please contact Chanta Bhan.

FEBRUARY 17 – APRIL 4 AUSTIN STREET CENTER "HELP THEM HOME" HOUSEWARMING BASKETS saintmichael.org/lent See ad on page 17. Contact Chanta Bhan with questions.

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

AUSTIN STREET COOKING Each month parishioners of Saint Michael prepare and serve food for 250 residents experiencing homelessness and staying at Austin Street Center. On the first Tuesday before the first Wednesday of the month, parishioners cook a full-course homemade meatloaf dinner which is delivered and served the following day. Currently, Austin Street staff members are serving dinner due to COVID restrictions.

Visit saintmichael.org/austinstreet to volunteer or learn more.

TUE, MARCH 2 | COOKING 5:30–7 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen TUE, APRIL 6 | COOKING 5:30–7 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen MARCH AND APRIL JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER Due to COVID-19, all spring events at Jubilee including the Mother Daughter Tea and the Health Fair are cancelled.

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WORSHIP & LITURGY

To Contact Worship & Liturgy Ken Brannon, kbrannon@saintmichael.org René Somodevilla, rsomodevilla@saintmichael.org Bob Johnston, bjohnston@saintmichael.org Jonathan Ryan, jryan@saintmichael.org Justin Brooks, jbrooks@saintmichael.org Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org ONLINE SERVICES saintmichael.org/live Held every Sunday at 9 AM CT (Traditional), 11 AM CT (Contemporary), and 8 PM CT (Compline). We also have regular outdoor services in the time of Covid-19.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG 5:30 PM Online Only saintmichael.org/live See Lenten calendar on page 7 or see ad to right.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 CHORAL TENEBRAE 7 PM Church See listing on page 8.

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH MAY 2 CHORAL COMPLINE Sunday nights at 8 PM CST No compline on Feb 21 or Apr 4 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 is an ideal offering for those who may not regularly attend church.

Become better informed and more mature in your faith through digital courses taught by experts in scripture, liturgy, prayer, church history, theology, and more!

Sign up now for this special opportunity curated specifically for Saint Michael by Eric Liles! Email Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org for the registration link.

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LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG 5:30 PM CST Online Only Begin your journey to Easter with Choral Evensong for the First Sunday of Lent. Stirring music and inspiring readings in this ancient liturgy will point the way to a holy Lent, and nourish your soul.

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ABOVE A client receiving a trim and shave. OPPOSITE Chanta

Bhan, Rocio Ponce, and Chris Girata in Cowboy Up Salon

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Christmas Cuts A COWBOY UP PARTNERSHIP

BY CHANTA BHAN, ASSOCIATE FOR MISSION & OUTREACH

Moments to impact other’s lives are frequently all around us. Such as in this recent story of our Rector, Chris Girata, and a trip to the barber: Rector Chris Girata likes to get his hair cut (as you do…). During one such appointment at his salon, Cowboy Up, over on Luther Ln., Chris and his hairstylist Sara were talking when she inquired about how the church was doing during the pandemic—was the church struggling because few people could attend? Would the Christmas season be impacted? Has the church lost money, as a result?

Chris quickly quipped, “No, in fact, we give all of our Christmas collections away each year to a specific group of pre-chosen organizations in need. We’re typically able to give $40K-50K each time, due to the generosity of our parishioners—it’s really something—we find joy in giving to the community beyond our walls!”

Sara, at this point slightly in awe and impressed by this level of care on display by SMAA parishioners, felt compelled to do something herself, and give back to the community in a similar way.

She asked Chris if there was a way for her and the salon to help the church in its work? Combining a salon with people who might really be in need of their services, was an immediate idea for Chris, who conferred with Daniel Roby, the CEO of Austin Street Center, to see if there were men who might benefit from hair styling and facial grooming.

Once approved, Chris and Sara collaborated and confirmed two dates to provide this special moment.

Several hair stylists descended on Cowboy Up, donating their time on two different Sunday mornings, December 13 and 20, to help more than 30 men from Austin Street receive haircuts, scalp massages, shaves, and facial grooming.

In addition, Sara and her team provided breakfast for the men, served them fresh coffee, treating them with the respect and love we all deserve.

Given our own experiences of the pandemic, a fresh hair style can make all the difference after weeks and months of salon closings and social distancing guidelines. But some of these men had not had a haircut or shave in over a year, and a couple of them even have interviews in the next few weeks for which they are now more confident and better prepared.

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LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM A hairdresser finishing a cut on a client; Rector, Chris Girata, praying with the group of men before their departure to the Salon; Chris with manager of Cowboy Up salon, Sara Hineman; beautician trimming and styling a client's hair OPPOSITE, TOP TO BOTTOM A client getting a cut; receiving a soothing scalp massage.

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For others, this moment of grace brought a glimmer of hope. One man had been released to the shelter after surgery, and as the holidays were approaching, he just wanted to be with his family, and it wasn’t possible.

Another man moved to Dallas from New Jersey for a construction job just before the pandemic closed construction projects for an indefinite period of time.

Regardless of the why of their circumstances, the men left the salon overjoyed to have this experience with human dignity a bit more restored and were both thankful and delighted to join in a few photos commemorating the moment.

As we journey towards, and in to, this season of Lent, our parish community will be reviewing our baptismal covenant.

The first four questions follow themes of the Apostles’ Creed and the last five questions remind us to live our faith in the world with faithful commitment and God’s help.

The last three are particularly relevant to this small partnership between Austin Street Center, Cowboy Up, and Saint Michael: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself ? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

(BCP, 305) When we are confronted with an opportunity to bring our baptismal covenant to life through our words and deeds, may we strive to respond with bold faith, “I will, with God’s help!”

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Oberammergau 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!

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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 1, 2021 Registration opens 9 AM CST Limited spaces available!

ITINERARY + Overnights in Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Oberammergau, and Berlin. + 4-5 star hotels, deluxe motor coach transportation.

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THANK YOU!

From Jubilee Park and Community Center

Friends, on gifts, I reflect on the As I rush to finish my Christmas shopping and tie the final bow y inundated with tradition of gift-giving. The day after Halloween, we are immediatel Christmas morning. advertisements, encouraged to dream of all that we could get on hunt for the perfect gift.

Despite this, I find myself spending a Saturday afternoon on the remains a celebration Through the Black Fridays and Cyber Mondays, the holiday season words cannot. of giving as we select our presents in the hopes that they can say what intensified by the For our Jubilee families, the holiday season is a stressful time, now or suffer decreased pandemic that has caused so many of our families to lose their jobs ng very much to give wages. Parents place letters to Santa next to the stack of bills, wanti ing. their children the experience of unwrapping gifts on Christmas morn gift of seeing their Through the I Believe In Angels project, Jubilee gives parents the stances, this project children’s faces light up on Christmas morning. Under normal circum our SMA A year this is an enormous undertaking for Saint Michael parishioners, and e neighbors in the volunteers were tasked with bringing Christmas cheer to their Jubile g hundreds of loaves face of a global pandemic. Volunteers worked around the clock, bakin our children with gifts, of gingerbread , visiting every Target in the metroplex to provide ts well into the night. spearheading pajama drives at their schools, and wrapping presen .

Truly, the entire operation would have put Santa’s workshop to shame we were able to provide As a result of this hard work and astounding show of generosity, t and gift card for gifts for 330 children from 85 families. These gifts included a presen y meal and treats. By each child in the family and a beautiful grocery bag with a holida magic for our Jubilee helping answer those letters to Santa , you have created Christmas children. We truly cannot thank you enough.

With gratitude on behalf of the Jubilee Team,

Marissa Castro Mikoy President and CEO Jubilee Park and Community Center

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From Service to Friendship

HOW ONE FAMILY BUILT INTENTIONAL, DIVERSE RELATIONSHIPS

Three generations of the Harbison family are devoted to Jubilee. Tom and Marilyn are longtime, faithful parishioners who have been involved at Saint Michael across many different ministries. For four years, the Harbisons have provided Christmas Pajamas for the families of Jubilee. Laura Harbison, their daughter-in-law, remembers that her family always had special Christmas Eve pajamas and wanted to share that memory with the Jubilee community. The first year that the Harbisons brought pajamas, Laura’s children met a young boy at Jubilee who was excited about the new pajamas. Soon, Laura’s sons Thomas (15) and Woods (12) exchanged numbers with their new friend and they began to gather with other Jubilee children to play football on the field sponsored

by Emirates Airline.

As the Pajama Drive developed, Marilyn Harbison and her friends were extremely generous! They developed partnerships with vendors like Neiman Marcus, and some of Marilyn's friends each brought 20–30 pajama sets! As Laura reflects on how the relationships at Jubilee have enriched her family, she shared, “I want my children to appreciate and spend time with all people and to help those who are in need. Yes, there are socioeconomic differences, but, sometimes, children just do not notice that. They know that all that matters is a generous heart.”

ABOVE Marilyn and Laura Harbison's sons and Santa from this year's pajama drive with Jubilee. RIGHT Volunteers at the pajama drive.

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William Allen Homra II January 3, Dr. Mike Cohlmia (uncle-in-law) and Garland (aunt-in-law)

Jean Lavon Ward Bradshaw April 14, Linda Gravelle (niece) and David (nephew-in-law)

Charles Beggs "Charlie" Moncrief January 6, Deborah Ryan (sister), Capera Ryan (niece), Zandt (great-nephew), Willing Ryan (nephew), Kate (niece-in-law), Blythe (great-niece) and Willing (great-nephew)

May the souls of these faithful departed rest in peace

Mary Frances Penney Wagley November 1, Jay Wagley (son), Sue (daughter-in-law), Philip and Eliza (grandchildren) Pamela Meyer "Pam" Love November 1, Anna Usry (daughter) Johnson Stephen "Steve" Cowan, Jr. November 24, Zetta Young-Cowan (wife), Kittye Peeler (sister) and Bill (brother-in-law) Carl Lewis Estes II November 28, Adrienne Bullard (daughter), Daniel (son-in-law), and Chace (grandson) Steve Adan Tabb December 3, Julie Eggers (sister-in-law) and Steven (brother-in-law) Don Frederick Bradshaw December 3, Linda Gravelle (niece) and David (nephew-in-law) Sarah Rothermel Stuart Creamer December 5, Ellen Stuart (mother) Mary Brown Malouf December 7, David Waddington (brother) and Susan (sister-in-law) Mary Jane Bennett Williams December 11 Johnny J. Bonner December 12, Vickie Bonner (daughter) Kathryn Buckley "Katy" Houseman December 14, Nancy Harralson (daughter), Howell (son-in-law), Donna Tenney (daughter), Wayne (son-in-law), Frank Houseman (son), Ann (daughter-in-law), Leila McCarty (granddaughter), Scott (grandson-in-law), Kate, Jack, Matt, Caroline and Michael (great-grandchildren) Martha Claire Notestine December 15, Elaine Notestine (mother) Thomas Howard "Tom" Ledbetter December 17, Catherine McGee (daughter) and Zoe (granddaughter) David W. Hartman December 30, Wendy Finley (cousin) Marguerite Rose Gettemy "Muffy" Crowl December 31, Laura Crowl (daughter) Grady "Brent" Booker January 1, Susan Moore (partner) Robert Lancaster Williams Moss January 2, Marguerite Moss (wife)

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Waldine Ann Peterson Little "Punkin" Power January 7, The Rev. Dr. Bill Power (husband), Kathy Shuford (daughter), Elizabeth Conroy (granddaughter), Brian (grandson-in-law), Emma, Claire and Meredith (great-granddaughters) The Rev. Dr. Lynn Blake Jerabek January 8, Sara Hardee (daughter) James Brendan "Jim" Keogh January 8, Mike Keogh (son), Elizabeth (daughter-in-law), Caroline, Margaret and Emily (granddaughters) Jean Foxhall Clement Carter Koons January 9 Genieve Sarah Cohlmia January 13, Dr. Mike Cohlmia (son) and Garland (daughter-in-law) Jack Creighton Payne January 13, Charlotte Payne (wife), Blair Oden (stepson) and Anne (stepdaughter-in-law), Margaret, Caroline, and Blair, Jr. (grandchildren) Michael David Owan January 15, Monica Huggins (daughter) and Michael (son-in-law) Foster, Libby and Eli (grandchildren) Betty Perry Smith January 18, Pomeroy Smith II (son) William Vincent "Bill" Blake III January 19, Linda Blake (wife) Taliaferro Strickland “Tol” Higginbotham IV January 20, John Selzer (nephew), Elizabeth L. (niece-in-law), and Graham (great-nephew) MaryAnn Mitchell "Annie" Sparks January 26

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebrating the arrivals of our newest family Thomas John Hutchinson Monday, November 30, 2020 Great Grandparents: Gus and Marillyn Seeberger Issac Jones Somodevilla Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Great Grandparents: René Somodevilla and Mrs. Nancy Somodevilla Pierce Charles Langlois Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Sarah Secrest Langlois & Arnaud Langlois Grandparents: Linda & Dr. Les Secrest

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Joe and Kimberly Colonnetta We would love to see everyone experience the joy that comes from living with a spirit of abundance, from giving out of that abundance, and trusting God completely.

For more questions about Stewardship at Saint Michael, contact Caroline Marak, Stewardship Manager, at cmarak@saintmichael.org or 214-692-3015. You can also visit saintmichael.org/stewardship2021 to see this year's Stewardship brochure.

2021 Stewardship Committee Members

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