The Archangel February 2017

the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

February 2017

North Dallas Shared Ministries Collection Month

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Wine and Whiskey Pull Drop off

The 2017 Parish Party, sponsored by the Women of Saint Michael, will be a star-studded evening with dancing, great food, an art auction, opportunities to purchase one-of-a-kind events for a special occasion, and a wine and whiskey pull of coveted vintages and spirits.

It begins Friday night, February 24 at 7:00 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club.

Proceeds from the Parish Party will go to the Women of Saint Michael’s Gift Committee for Dallas area charities and Episcopal Church ministries working to eliminate poverty. Tickets are available online at www.saintmichael. org/parishparty or on Sundays at Women of Saint Michael tables in the church. continued on page 4

“Membership has its privileges”

Distinguished Lecture - Amy Jill Levine

Neighborhood Nights

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The Stars at Night – Saint Michael Parish Party – A Stellar Event

Women of Saint Michael Parish Party

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Annual Parish Meeting

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

I was recently reminded of that old American Express slogan after a talk I gave to one of our ministry groups.

If you’ve been in any of those small settings, you’ve likely heard me talk about the differences between belonging to a church community and simply attending church. Now is as good a time as any to unpack that concept in a formal article.

First, this is nothing new, yet, I think, it has a “newness” about it. For a very long time, and especially in the Episcopal Church, there has been an emphasis on inclusivity, and rightly so! We continually remind ourselves that Jesus did not come for any one group of people. Jesus came to invite everyone, every single person, to receive the truth of God and be saved from a pointless life of self-serving heartbreak. Jesus offers every single person a glimpse of heaven, a vision of what God promises our world can be, and how we can work toward that glorious reality here and now. continued on page 19

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Annual Parish Meeting 10:00 a.m.

February 26

Lent at Saint Michael Lenten Retreat with Brother James Koester, SSJE Saturday, March 4 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Tickets $10

MONASTIC WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Words like Balance, Silence, Enclosure are familiar to us in our everyday speech, but in the monastic tradition they have a much deeper meaning. This Lenten Retreat will be an opportunity to go deeper into our spiritual lives to discover what wisdom we can glean from the monastic tradition that might help us as we navigate our everyday lives.

Lenten Worship Schedule Ash Wednesday Worship March 1 6:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Church Church Church Saint Michael Chapel Church

Brother James Koester serves as the Superior of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Before becoming Superior he was the Senior Brother at the Society’s rural monastery, Emery House, in West Newbury, where he rediscovered a childhood dream to be a farmer.

He came to the Society from parish ministry on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of Canada, in 1989. He is a bee keeper, an iconographer, and is fascinated by what the Anglo-Saxon period of English church history (about AD 410 to 1066) can teach the Church today.

RSVP online at saintmichael.org/retreats.

Wednesday Candlelight Worship March 8 – Saint Michael Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

March 15 – Saint Michael Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

March 22 – Saint Michael Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

March 29 – Saint Michael Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

April 5 – Saint Michael Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

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Adult Formation

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Women of Saint Michael

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Auction: Plan to bid on a wide array of exciting trips, tickets to sporting and theater events, jewelry, artwork, home goods, fun-filled outings, vacation homes, and so much more through live auction, silent auction, big board, and an auction of artwork by our own parish artists!

Wine and Whiskey Pull: Go home with excellent bottles of wine and/or whiskey from the all new wine and whiskey pull – $25 buys you a chance to pull for a fantastic bottle of wine or whiskey Entertainment: Dance the night away to the sounds of Motion Band, one of the hottest event bands in Dallas! These talented musicians will have you on your feet, dancing the night away.

Purpose: Every dollar raised from the auction goes to the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee which awards grants to community agencies benefiting the most needy. The Women of Saint Michael have donated over $8,000,000 through the years.

Please be generous so that we may continue to support those who most need our help, in keeping with the Bible verse that guides our mission: For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. — Matthew 25:35-36

Ticket Sales: Buy your tickets online (www.saintmichael.org/parishparty/) or at tables in the hallways on Sundays.

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Auction

Volunteer

Help make the Parish Party Auction really special! Do you have a vacation home, tickets to the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, Stars or other sporting events, tickets to the latest Broadway musical or Dallas Summer Musicals series, gift cards to restaurants, jewelry, or other exotic items that would be perfect for the auction? Fill out an Auction Item Donation Form online and email it to Christine Paddock at Christine. paddock@sbcglobal.net.

You can make the party a huge success by volunteering for either small or large jobs! We need volunteers both women and men to help with activities getting ready for the party as well as the day of the event. Go online at www.saintmichael. org/parishparty to see all opportunities, or you may contact Angela Jackson at arjackson@rocketmail.com with questions.

Parish Party Jan Barboglio Creations Available for Parish Party Artist/Designer Jan Barboglio (and parishioner) has donated 43 Chalice Blessing Cross Vessels from her library collection for sale at the Parish Party.

These pieces are no longer in production and are not available in any store. They come in various sizes to fit any home or office environment. They will be sold significantly below the retail price for the Women of Saint Michael’s charities.

The Cross Vessels can be purchased online, at Women of Saint Michael tables on Sundays in the church, or at the Parish Party where they will be used as table center pieces. For information contact Jenny Lichty at jenlichty@gmail.com.

Drop off a bottle of wine or whiskey valued at least $25 for the Parish Party Wine & Whiskey Pull and stay for casual refreshments and a good old time! Better yet, bring a check for $25 (made out to Women of Saint Michael) and we’ll shop for ya!

If you can’t attend this shindig, drop off your check or bottle at Nancy Moore’s home (3909 Hanover) no later than Monday, February 13th.

Questions? Contact Nancy Moore 214-215-2459.

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Annual Parish Meeting Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominations Announced The Vestry at its January meeting nominated the following parishioners for election to the Vestry or as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. The vote will be at the church’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 26.

Vestry Bonner Allen

Bonner Allen has been a member of Saint Michael and All Angels for 20 years, having grown up in the church. She is an active member of the Women of Saint Michael serving as an Assistant Treasurer, a member of its gift committee, and the Parish Party committee. Bonner is currently the President of the Junior League of Dallas.

Marla Jacks Briggle

Marla Briggle has been an active communicant of Saint Michael for nearly 40 years.

She serves on the Altar Guild, Funeral Guild, and as a captain of the Wedding Guild. She has served as a delegate and alternate representing the church at Dallas Diocesan Conventions.

Marla is active in national and international Anglican and Episcopal Church affairs. She served as a Shepherd for the Presiding Bishop’s office at the Church’s national conventions in Indianapolis and Salt Lake City, and has leadership roles at The American Cathedral in Paris and St. James American Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy.

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Warren Houser

Warren Houser has been a member of Saint Michael and All Angels for 30 years. He has been extremely active in the church’s youth program having served as a middle school leader, taught high school and the Edge Sunday School classes, chaperoned two high school mission trips to Honduras, and has been a confirmation mentor. Additionally, Warren has served as an usher for 13 years, and has led men’s and couple’s Bible studies.

Ben Leal

Ben Leal has been the CEO of Jubilee Park and Community Center for six years. His exposure to Saint Michael led to his confirmation and membership in the church five years ago. In addition to his work at Jubilee Park, Ben is active in the Mission Outreach Ministry and serves as an acolyte. He also participates in All Our Children, an organization which supports and promotes partnerships between Episcopal congregations and under-resourced urban communities.

Christine Paddock

Christine Paddock is a “cradle Episcopalian” and has been a member of Saint Michael and All Angels for 15 years. She currently is chair of this year’s Parish Party and served on the Rector Search and Transition Committee. Christine has been extemely active with the Women of Saint Michael and the church’s Children and Family Ministry. She was on the Early Childhood Ministry Committee for 7 years, serving as its chair in 2013, chair of the Saint Michael Episcopal School’s Barnyard Bash and its Auction Party, and as a volunteer in the Vacation Bible School Program.

February 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Delegates to Diocesan Convention (serving three year terms) John McFarland, Jr. • • • •

Building and Grounds Committee Acolyte and Chalice Bearer Vestry Nominating Committee Men of Saint Michael

Tricia Stewart • • • •

President-elect of Women of Saint Michael Rector Search and Transition Committee Co-coordinator of 6th grade confirmation Women of Saint Michael recording secretary, gifts committee

Kay Whelan • • • •

Current Junior Warden of the Vestry Chair of Friends of Christ Mission Outreach leadership team Pastoral Care lay leader

Alternates (serving three year terms) (1) Edward Blessing • • • •

Diocesan Convention delegate (twice) Bishop’s Committee for Parish Stewardship Lay Reader Lay Eucharistic Minister

(2) Katherine Blachly • • • •

Adult Formation Committee Verger, Acolyte, Chalice Bearer Inquirers’ Class co-chair Columbarium Committee

(3) Ross Vick III • • • •

Stewardship Committee Choir member Usher Acolyte, Chalice Bearer

Eligible parish members may nominate one or more candidates for the Vestry or as a Convention Delegate by using a Nominating Petition for each person nominated. Forms are on the website, www.saintmichael.org or at the south lanai reception desk.

Vestry Names Sally Schupp to Fill Waller’s Term The Vestry has named Sally Schupp to fill the term of Matt Waller, who announced he will resign from the Vestry and as Senior Warden following the church’s Annual Meeting, Sunday, February 26. Waller last year was elected to a second Vestry term and as Senior Warden to provide continuity during the Rector search and transition. Church Bylaws call for the Vestry to appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term of members who step down.

“It has always been my intent to honor the tradition of term limits on the Vestry and to step down once our new Rector was called and in place,” Waller said. “It has been a privilege to serve this outstanding parish and to watch the enthusiasm and excitement our new Rector is generating. I thank everyone for the support that they have given me, and I’m excited that Sally Schupp is taking my place.”

Sally will fill the remaining two years of Matt’s term.

Previously she has served on the Vestry, co-chaired Stewardship with her husband, Chris, chaired the Mission Outreach Ministry and has been a leader of the Mission Trip to Honduras and currently serves on its Leadership Team. She also has been active in Saint Michael’s youth ministry serving on the Child Development Committee and the Parents’ Council.

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For Your Information Pastoral Care Welcomes Closer Ties With the Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer As a long-time friend of Saint Michael, Hiltrude has agreed to working more closely with Pastoral Care beginning February 1. Hiltrude is already very familiar to many parishioners and to the residents of Edgemere where once a month she celebrates the Eucharist. Beginning February 3, she will join the Saint Michael hospital visitation rotation as well.

Hiltrude is a licensed priest in our diocese and a Board Certified Chaplain. She received her baccalaureate and M.A. in Religious Studies from Catholic University in Louvain, Belgium. We are so grateful to welcome Hiltrude deeper into our ministries here at Saint Michael and All Angels; please introduce yourself as you meet her in the halls. ..............

Caroline Marak Named Stewardship Manager The Rector, Chris Girata, has announced that Caroline Lewis Marak has joined Saint Michael as Stewardship Manager. Working with the Rector, Vestry, and Stewardship Committee, she will lead the vision and implementation of the church’s financial growth.

Previously, Caroline has served as Development Coordinator for the Major and Planned Giving division of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and as Director of Development for the Park Cities YMCA. She has a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Mississippi and is involved in several community activities in Dallas.

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“Care Packages” to College Parishioners Work On November 2, the middle and high school students at Saint Michael met and assembled “care packages” to send to parishioners in college getting ready for final tests and the end of their first semester. The packages, which included school supplies, snacks, and good-luck wishes, were sent to around two dozen college students.

Caroline Beutel, a freshman at Alabama and graduate of the Episcopal School of Dallas, received one of the packages.

In January her parents, Denise and Brad Beutel, stopped by her dorm room on the way to the National Championship football game in which Alabama was playing. Pinned to her closet door was the note from Saint Michael that came with her “care package.” Her mother’s comment: “Care packages work.”

Overview Discovery: The Episcopal Church, Saint Michael, and You

P. T. Cruisers to Visit Early African American Communities in the Area.

Discovery is a new 5-week course for newcomers and members entering a new phase in life. It addresses, “What is God calling me to do next?” by exploring the history of Christianity and the Anglican Church, Saint Michael’s unique mission in Dallas, and the “how-to” of Episcopal worship. Discovery meets at 12:15 in the Coke Activities Room and continues through February with lunch provided for $10. RSVP at www.saintmichael.org/discoveryclass.

The P. T. Cruisers will travel to one of the first African American communities in the area touring the Bear Creek Heritage Center in Irving. The bus leaves the church on Thursday, February 16 at 9:30. There is no charge for the tour and lunch at Big State Fountain Grill will be “on your own.” Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 to make your reservation. The deadline is Sunday, February 12. ..............

Bishop Sumner to Address February Prayer Ministry Meeting The Prayer Ministry will host Bishop George Sumner at its Thursday, February 16 meeting. The Bishop will talk about “Prayer and Evangelism…Where is the Diocese of Dallas Headed?” The meeting and dinner (for $10) will be in the Coke Activities Room beginning at 6:00. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael Epsicopal School Calendar

February 20 President’s Day Holiday

No Classes

Prime Timers to Hear Psychologist on “Mind, Body, and Wellness” Dr. Andrew Clifford, a clinical psychologist, will kick off the Prime Timers’ New Year on Thursday, February 2. Dr. Clifford, formerly with the Stanford and UT Southwestern Medical Centers, works with doctors and patients to shorten hospital stays and reduce suffering and medications associated with chronic pain and illness. The Prime Timers’ meeting begins at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room with lunch for $10.

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Overview Tickets Available for Saint Michael Presents Concert March 5 Neighborhood Nights Return for No-Agenda Fun Join our Rector Chris Girata this spring for casual parties with NO agenda - other than an opportunity to meet neighbors who are also members of Saint Michael!

Each party will be from 5:00 to 6:30 and hosted by Saint Michael parishioners located in different Dallas areas. The first was held January 29 at the home of Maria and David Martin where more than 70 parishioners attended.

The next Neighborhood Night get-togethers will be: Sunday, February 19th (Greenway Parks, Devonshire, Bluffview, Preston Hollow)

The internationally acclaimed Vocal Majority will headline Saint Michael Presents’ spring Concert on Sunday, March 5.

This 100+ member men’s vocal ensemble has performed for thousands of people around the world, including Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. The Vocal Majority has appeared with The Dallas and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestras, and the Mormon Tabernacle choir.

Michelle and Stewart Thomas’ Home 5022 Shadywood Lane, Dallas, TX 75209 Sunday, March 19 (East Dallas | Lake Highlands | White Rock | Lakewood | M Streets) Chandler and Jeff Winslow’s Home 9735 Robin Hill Circle, Dallas, TX 75238 ..............

Acolyte Training Set for Three February Days Training to join one of the Episcopal Church’s largest and most respected Acolyte Corps will be held on three Saturdays during February. The sessions will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 in the church on February 4, 18, and 25. Only one session is required. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@ sbcglobal.net.

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Over the years, Vocal Majority has released more than twodozen recordings that feature their diverse musical repertoire that spans from sacred and inspirational, patriotic, timehonored barbershop, jazz, Broadway, and pops.

The free community concert is an outreach ministry of Saint Michael and All Angels Church. Tickets are needed to assure adequate seating. Tickets are available online at www. saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents or at the reception desk in the south lanai.

Pastoral Care Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term women’s cancer support system. The group meets on Mondays at 1:45, in the church parlor. Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@ sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net.

Centering Prayer Group. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:00, in the Clergy Conference Room, to engage in Centering Prayer. Even if there is only one of us present, we will meet. Come and sit with us in silence and simply wait on God who remains always with us but is often not sensed or heard because we are so noisy and so busy. Learn how to rest in God. As with everything about us, God is paying attention and the practice will transform you. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com.

Knitting Ministry: We invite you meet with us on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Drake Room. Join us in this ‘hands on’ ministry for those who love to knit and those who want to learn to knit. Knitters knit, pray, and tag their shawls with a prayer for the recipient. Bring your needles and join this group. For more information, please contact Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets on the first and third Sunday of each month in the Coke Activities Room at 7:30-8:30 in the evening. The group is open to both men and women.

More information is available by contacting The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhearn@aol.com Caregivers Support Group provides support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Meetings are held in the Parlor, 11:00 to 12:30 on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Contact, Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@ sbcglobal.net.

Faith and Grief Luncheon. The next luncheon will take place on Thursday, February 9, Noon to 1:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Melanie McGill will be our guest speaker.

If you have lost someone dear to you, you are invited to join us to hear Melanie’s story, and those of others at your table, as they share how their lives have been blessed. Please contact Katherine Bowen to make a luncheon reservation at kbowen@ saintmichael.org. There is no fee, but your donation is greatly appreciated. Contact: The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@ saintmichael.org.

Parish Nurse Ministry: Our next Parish Nurse Sunday is February 19. The focus will be on Heart Health. Drop by the Nurse Station in the south lanai get some good tips on how to keep your heart healthy. While you are there, start a regular habit and have your blood pressure taken. Contact Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org A Stephen Minister is trained to help when life becomes challenging. Do you have a burden that you cannot handle alone? Saint Michael and All Angels offers a dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. Consider asking for a Stephen Minister. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, please contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org, or lay leader, Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net.

Recovery Advocates is a group dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional and social well-being of those facing substance abuse and other addictions. The Recovery Advocates have knowledge and experience and are willing to serve as a resource to discuss issues, concerns, and experiences.

Contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org for more information.

All communications remain confidential. ..............

Calling All With A Volunteer Heart!

Congregational Care Ministry Invites you to Volunteer Extended Care Cooks needs volunteers who are willing to cook only one or two times during the year for someone in need. Share your gift of cooking. If you are interested and have questions, please contact Ann Mills, Congregational Care Ministries, amills@saintmichael.org.

Good Shepherd Ministry welcomes anyone who would like to be a Good Shepherd in their neighborhood. You can be the person to provide a neighbor with that needed connection to Saint Michael. If this describes you, please contact Judy Cole, judycole2012@gmail.com.

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For Your Information Parishioners Honored by Diocese of Dallas Parishioners Tony Briggle and Plack Carr have been honored by the Diocese of Dallas with The Order of Bishop Garrett.

They were inducted by Bishop George Sumner during ceremonies at St. Matthew Cathedral Sunday, January 15.

The Order of Bishop Garrett is bestowed on lay leaders who have given long and sacrificial ministry to the Diocese of Dallas in gratitude for their faithfulness and dedication to the Church.

Tony Briggle, in addition to serving as Acolyte Master at Saint Michael, has chaired the Diocesan Convention for the past seven years, chaired the Bishop’s Transition and Consecration Committee, and serves as vice chairman of American Friends of the Anglican Centre in Rome.

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Plack Carr, a former Vestry member and stewardship chair at Saint Michael, was on the founding board of the Episcopal School of Dallas serving as Interim Headmaster and twice as Board Chairman, and served on the boards of the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas and Gaston Episcopal Hospital.

The Feast of Lights Feast of Lights Completes Christmas Season The cold temperatures didn’t deter the crowd as nearly 300 gathered Saturday, January 7 to celebrate Epiphany and the Feast of Lights, a ceremony many consider to be one of the most beautiful of the season.

The evening began with the candlelight worship service in the church, followed by the procession of the congregation to the Garden Cloister for the traditional burning of the greens, which concluded with hot chocolate, s’mores, and refreshments.

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Mission Outreach Traveling the Beatitudes: A Lenten Pilgrimage to Bolivia The Amistad pilgrimage is set to leave on March 24 for a week of fun and fellowship with the children of Casa Esperanza at Amistad Mission, followed by a tour of the Jesuit missions in and around Santa Cruz.

Missions to the Chiquitos which were founded between 1696 and 1760. These sites are a combination of traditional European church architecture and that of the native peoples of Bolivia. The tour of the missions will offer new insights into the ways Christianity has impacted the lives of native peoples in South America and how native peoples influenced Christian architecture and worship.

On Sunday, we will return to the United States with an evening arrival in Dallas.

Cost per missioner: $2,300

The focus of the trip is a Lenten week of service and reflection with The Beatitudes from Matthew as our anchor. Each day, we will consider a new Beatitude and reflect on its meaning for our lives and the lives of those around us. The Lenten pilgrimage is an opportunity to go deeper in our relationships with each other, with God, and with our neighbors in Bolivia. Though Bolivia is a Spanish speaking country, there is no requirement to speak Spanish. We will have bilingual guides with us during our trip.

Register online and find more information at www. saintmichael.org/amistad2017.

Important Dates to Remember: Information Session: February 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Deadline to Register with trip deposit: February 24 Deadline to Pay Balance/Missioner Paperwork: March 15

Health and Travel Information: Travel to Bolivia involves getting travel immunizations and dealing with high altitudes. The recommended immunizations can be found on the CDC website. Please consult your physician about altitude sickness prior to traveling to Bolivia. For more information, please read the missioner’s travel guide to Amistad Mission.

Honduras Mission Trip Underway Nearly two dozen Saint Michael missioners will leave Saturday, February 4 for the annual Mission Trip to Tela, Honduras.

They will return on February 11. The group will provide fluoride treatments to area children, reading glasses to adults, conduct Christian-education classes for children in several communities surrounding Tela, and work with residents on a public construction project. Keep our missioners in your prayers this week.

Pilgrimage Schedule The group will spend 4-5 days in Cochabamba at the Amistad Mission, an orphanage caring for abandoned or orphaned children. At the end of the week, we will journey to Santa Cruz for a tour of a World Heritage Cultural site, the Jesuit

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Mission Outreach Honduras Threads Mission Trip June 25-30

Learn about Outreach on February 21 and Get Involved

There will be two opportunities to come to information meetings:

Join our Mission Outreach Leadership Team for a potluck supper on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. There will be a brief meeting to hear about new and ongoing service opportunities. All are welcome!

Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10:00 in the Parlor or Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 in the Bishop Moore Chapel.

Members of the five co-ops that make the beautiful embroidered products will be combining into one social enterprise as soon as the Honduran government finalizes approval of their application. We will be doing workshops,

exercises, games and more to help the women develop trust in each other and a working relationship that makes them a strong team. We will focus on helping each individual recognize her talents and strengths she brings to the group effort and what her contribution is to the success of the whole.

Interested in an on-going volunteer opportunity? Volunteer with Jubilee Park today!

Jubilee Park and Community Center offers multiple ways for you to volunteer on a regular and on-going basis with their tutoring and after-school programs. From helping in the Head Start programs to tutoring at O.M. Roberts Elementary School to serving during Jubilee Park’s after-school programs, you can make a difference in the lives of children living in the Jubilee Park neighborhood.

Starting this month, Saint Michael and All Angels has a volunteer interest form on our website to help connect parishioners to volunteer opportunities at Jubilee Park.

When you complete the form, your information is emailed directly to Jubilee Park and Community Center’s Volunteer Coordinator, Ovidia Amaya, to help you get started with volunteering at Jubilee Park and Community Center. If you are interested in volunteering at Jubilee Park and Community Center, you can get started by going to www.saintmichael.org/missionoutreach/jubilee-park-andcommunity-center/!

As a mission team, we will develop the curriculum in a series of meetings before our trip. At our first meeting, we’ll set the dates for our planning sessions together.

To learn more about the mission but can’t come to either meeting, contact M’Lou Bancroft at mlou@ hondurasthreads.org.

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Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Sets 2017 Season Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will open its 2017 season on Saturday, April 29 and be open on Saturdays through September 9. Following one its most successful seasons last year, the market will extend through the end of the year with monthly markets in October, November, and December.

The market is an outreach ministry of Saint Michael and All Angels and receives no financial income.

Support from the Friends of the Farmers Market helps defray the costs of its operation. The Church and the market committee express their appreciation to the Friends who generously gave in 2016 to support this ministry.

The Friends of the Farmers Market Mr. John Ellerman Mr. & Mrs. William R. Johnson Shirley and William McIntyre Foundation in Honor of Guy Griffith Mr. & Mrs. David Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Jay Grogan Ms. Paige Wilbur in Honor of Nancy Wilbur Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wilbur The Rev. Mary and Russ Lessmann Mr. & Mrs. Lance Charriere Dr. Christian Moncrief in Honor of Janis Kay Moncrief Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frazar Mrs. Byrd Teague Mr & Mrs. Bob Beveridge Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilson Mrs. Caroline R. Hite Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gottsacker Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wiley Arkay Foundation/Carolyn & Thomas Wittenbraker Vin & Caren Prothro Foundation Frank & Ann Houseman Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Gus Seeberger Mr. & Mrs. Steve McKenney Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stewart, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Conly Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harbison Mr. & Mrs. Ken Malcolmson Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Slaughter Mr. & Mrs. Dana Juett Mrs. Connie S. Webb Mr. & Mrs. Cora Mason Mrs. Marilyn Augur Ms. Nancy Perot Mrs. Peggy Carr in Honor of Guy Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Les Secrest 16

Mr. & Mrs. Tom McCullough Dr. & Mrs. Tony Moore Mr. & Mrs. James S. Ramsey Mr. & Mrs. John R. Taylor, Jr. Dan & Martha Lou Beaird Foundation in Honor of Guy Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Phil Ritter Mr. & Mrs. Robert Abbott Ms. Carolyn Barta Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fowler Mrs. Emy Lou Baldridge Mr. Anthony J. Tocito Mr. & Mrs. Howell Harralson Mr. & Mrs. Cory Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Rob Huthnance Mrs. Barbara F. Wiggins Ms. Nell Beck Mr. Robert F. See, Jr Mr. & Mrs. Rod Sager Mrs. Charlene C. Marsh Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelley Ms. Tish Visinsky Mr. & Mrs. Andrew McRoberts Mr. & Mrs. Ted Rickenbacher Ms. Lauren Childress Mrs. Ann G. McMurray Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Russell Mr. & Mrs. Dale Gillette Mr. & Mrs. Matt Schooler Mr. Don Waddington Mr. & Mrs. John McFarland Mr. & Mrs. Martin Crawford Ms. Shannon Wilson Callewart Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Williamson, Jr. Mr & Mrs. Rob Shults Mrs. Darlene Spellings Mr. & Mrs Sandy McDonough Mr. & Mrs Tom Black Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Cullum Mr. Brenton G. Lake

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Hardaway Mr. Chuck Lathem Ms. Julie Halley-Wallace Ms. Gretchen Davies Mr. & Mrs. Greg Greene Ms. Libby Norwood Mr. & Mrs. Jim Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Rhodes Mr. & Mrs Wayne Tenney Mr. & Mrs. Goerge Conant Ms. Holly H. Huffines Ms. Sarah Hartwig Mr. & Mrs. Bill Braymer Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Swann Mr. Paxson B. Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Larry Nobles Mr. & Mrs. Louis Francis Ms. Connie Smith Dr. & Mrs. Roy Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sartain Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Skinner Ms. Margaret Cervin Ms. Anne B. Reed Mr. & Mrs. Clark Willingham Ms. Pamela G. Busbee Ms. Sarah Coke King Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Head Mr. & Mrs. Randy Biddle Ms. Helen Houp Mr. & Mrs. John Howell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bright Ms. Debbie Rosenfeld Ms. Mary Fine Ms. Ann Anderson Michael & Eunice Massad Foundation Ms. Kay C. Ellis

Children and Family Ministry Children Collecting for North Dallas Shared Ministries As part of North Dallas Shared Ministries Month our children’s Sunday School Classes (kindergarten – 5th grade) are collecting non-perishable food items.

On Sunday, February 19, Family Day of Service, the donations will be taken to the warehouse and families will stock the North Dallas Shared Ministries shelves.

Information: Contact Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org.

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Youth Ministry Youth Get Rooted in Faith at Winter Retreat Seventeen youth, grades six through 12, spent two nights at Camp All Saints north of Dallas ropeswinging, craft-making, lip-syncing, rain-avoiding and community-building at the Youth Ministry’s Winter Retreat The Rev. Bill Murray and Youth Director Lauren Wainwright led the weekend with help from Interns Daniel Stanelle and Patricia Hale-Seidler, plus volunteers Kyle Moore and Maddie Webb. The theme for the weekend was “Rooted.” The group spent the time talking about planting seeds and roots in ministry and in life. They studied the parables of the sower, the fig tree, and the mustard seed.

Julia Peters, high school junior, said the scavenger hunt activity was her favorite. “I also really liked the theme “Rooted.” We read Bible stories in small groups about what it means to be rooted to God.”

The group closed the weekend with Eucharist on Sunday morning before they rode the bus back to Saint Michael.

Bolivia Mission Trip Parent/Participant Meeting - February 13 A meeting for parents and youth participating in the trip to the Amistad Mission in Bolivia will take place on Monday evening February 13 at 6:00 in the Youth Center. The mission trip will leave July 24 and return August 1. We will discuss requirements for the trip including necessary vaccinations, a packing list, and schedules. It is important to make every effort to attend this meeting.

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For Your Information Yes, everyone is invited, but not everyone chooses to join.

We all know friends and neighbors – even members of this church – who simply visit church, attending at their convenience. Most often they expect to get something out of the experience but are not interested (at least not yet) in what they can contribute. And who can blame them? Our world teaches us how to be expert consumers. Without a foundation in the Gospel, we leave our identities up to the formation of the world, and the world is a powerful teacher.

In almost every experience, we are taught that WE should be the most special, most important thing in our lives. Naturally, we should prioritize what we get out of church, rather than what we give. That’s how we’re supposed to function, right?

But that’s not the message we hear from Jesus. Rather than putting ourselves first, concerned with only what we get out of our experiences, Jesus reminds us that we are created by God, loved by God first, and we are called to reflect that divine love to our neighbors as ourselves. We have been made by God to love one another, to support one another, to give ourselves to one another, and all because God gave everything to us, first. This is a powerful truth, and a truth that is revealed in Christ.

Therein lies the difference between belonging to a church community and simply attending. Belonging means that we know the vision of God, understand the invitation of Christ, and commit to walking in love with one another in the power of the Holy Spirit. That commitment to membership, to belonging to one another in Christian community, is a responsibility that will brings us closer to God. Growing closer to God and uncovering the profound depth of love that is Jesus Christ is truly the greatest privilege in the world.

So there you have it: a simple message to you as we walk with Christ together at Saint Michael, as well as a challenge to help others find the truth here, too. God made you and God loves you, just as you are. But God loves you enough not to let you stay there. Jesus came to show us how we can live in the kingdom of heaven right now, and that invitation is for every single person. I want you to respond, to commit, because I want all of us to continue to discover the incredible power of God’s perfect, life-changing love. We can do more than idly sit back and consume, we can truly belong to this community. We can give to and receive from one another the power of Christ, and in doing so, realize the amazing,

transformative power of love. All are welcome to belong to this amazing community, because membership truly does have its privileges.

Deaths May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Bob W. Heard, December 6, father of Ann Heard- Sakhaee and Sally Davies David George Newton, December 13, great uncle of Geoff Newton, great uncle in-law of Diana Newton, great great uncle od Jack, Hadley, Will and Thayer Gary Elam, December 23, father of Hunter Elam Catherine Yvonne Melrose, January 2 Thomas James “Tom” Hall, January 12, cousin of Judy Temple William J. “Bill” Pollard, January 12, uncle of Christine Paddock, uncle-in-law of Warren Paddock, great uncle of Jackson, Georgea, and Lillian Thelma Margaret Darden, January 20, mother of Linda Brown, mother-in-law of Sherrill Brown Cherri Lynn Oakley, January 20 William P. Moss, January 22, husband of Dianne Moss ..............

Great Expectations Join with our parish family in prayering for our families expecting babies: Hannah and Walker Hairston Cassie and Chris Zpevak Elizabeth and Darrin Paley Cassie Harris and Jenkins Franklin Mai and Ernest Franklin

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