The Archangel February 2016 by Saint Michael and All Angels

the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

February 2016

Adding to Lent

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Gumbo Supper

Ash Wednesday Services at 6:30, 10, noon, 6 and a Family Service at 5

Parish Lenten Retreat

Valentines Day

Eat. Pray. Create.

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Annual Meeting

Eat. Pray. Create.

Annual Parish Meeting

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Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 10th. If we follow tradition, for forty days until the Great Vigil of Easter, we’ll “fast.” This doesn’t mean eating nothing, of course. Rather, it means giving up certain foods. Traditionally in some parts of Christendom one would give up all animal products – meat of any kind, eggs, and all dairy products as well. In the Spring of 1977, after my return from being a guest of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Soviet Union, Pam and I observed a traditional Orthodox lent. We gave up all animal products and subsisted essentially on lentils and rice, leading one Jewish friend to opine that Lent was when Christians survived on lentils! Lest we think that earlier generations of Christians were immeasurably more disciplined than we are, one of my professors reminded us that in traditional cultures one would slaughter animals early in the fall. About the time Ash Wednesday rolled around, most meat and animal products had been consumed. Lent might be the classic instance of making a virtue out of a necessity! Even so, giving up rich food to which we’re accustomed is a very useful tool for reminding us of Jesus’ retort to the devil during his temptation, “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

Sunday, February 28 The Annual Parish Meeting will begin at 10:00 in the Church on February 28. The primary business will be the election of five new members to the Vestry and selection of three delegates and three alternates to the 2016 Diocesan Convention. The membership will also elect five new people to serve on the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation Board of Trustees. Senior Warden, Matthew Waller will review the 2015 church’s accomplishments and challenges, and its outlook for this year. Treasurer Grady Schleier will report on Saint Michael’s finances, and cochairs Diana Newton and Van Sheets will update the parish on the progress of the Rector Search and Annual Parish Meeting page 2-3

And The Nominees Are ...

BOSTON BRASS

Which raises the question, Do we live by every word that comes from the mouth of God? What cont. on page 19

Sunday, Feb. 21 7:00 p.m. Complimentary tickets available online or at reception desk

Annual Parish Meeting The parish membership will elect five new members to the Vestry who will serve three year terms running through 2019, and three delegates and three alternates to join our six remaining delegates representing the church at this year’s Diocesan Convention. And, five new members, serving six year terms, will be elected to the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation Board of Trustees.

Vestry Nominees

Arnold Spencer A member of Saint Michael since 1966, Arnold Spencer has served the church in many areas. He has been an Assistant Chancellor since 2014 and an usher since 2009, currently serving as Captain of an usher team. He is a member of the Men of Saint Michael and the men’s weekly Bible Study, and previously served on the Mission and Outreach Committee.

Whitney Grogan Whitney Grogan has been a member of Saint Michael and All Angels for 17 years and has served in many capacities. She is a past president of the Women of Saint Michael and served on its gifts committee. Additionally, she has been on the stewardship committee, chaired Mission and Outreach Sunday, and is a Good Shepherd for her neighborhood.

Elizabeth L. Selzer Elizabeth Selzer’s family ties to the Episcopal Church go back to the turn of the 20th century when her great grandfather served on the Vestry of St. Peter’s in Brenham. Elizabeth first joined Saint Michael in 1997 and returned in 2012 after moving back to Dallas. Currently, she is the program chair for the Women of Saint Michael and was the church’s liaison for National Night Out in Jubilee Park in 2014. She has served several years as a member of the stewardship committee and as a volunteer at the St. Michael Woman’s Exchange.

Matthew Waller Matt currently serves as the Senior Warden of Saint Michael and All Angels. Prior to his election to the Vestry he served as Treasurer and a member of the Finance Committee. He is a member of the Campus Planning Committee and he helped organize two Bible Study groups in the church, and has been active in Jubilee Park and at Saint Michael’s Farmers Market.

Chris Wiley Chris was born into Saint Michael and All Angels 41 years ago, and was baptized, confirmed, and married in the church. He has been a member of the Saint Michael choir for more than 20 years. He has served on the Building and Grounds Committee and the Compensation Committee. He is a regular contributor to the Advent and Lent Meditations, and is a member of the Lector Corps.

Annual Parish Meeting Saint Michael and All Angels Diocesan Convention Delegate Nominees Delegates (Three Year Term expiring February, 2019)

Alternate Delegates

Thalia (Liz) Oliphant

Susie Ryan (1)

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Acolyte, Chalice Bearer Lector Former Diocese Executive Council Alternate-Delegate to General Convention

Sallie Plummer • • • •

Current Vestry member Adult Formation Council Hunger Initiative Chair (Backpack 4 Kids, Rosebud) Acolyte Corps

Darrel Rice • • • •

Mission and Outreach co-chair Jubilee Park and Community Center Board Vestry Nominating Committee Finance, Audit, Compensation Committees

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Acolyte Chalice Bearer Stephen Minister

Richard Frazar (2) • • •

Verger & Acolyte Vestry (Church of Heavenly Rest – Abilene) Convention Delegate (Diocese of Texas)

John Glass (3) • • •

Verger Acolyte Church Photographer

Five long-time parishioners have been nominated to fill seats being vacated on the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation Board of Trustees. They are:

Peggy Carr – Former Junior Warden, former Women of Saint Michael President Dare Gillette – All Angels Society, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Larry Hawkins – Former Chair of Stewardship, Men of Saint Michael David Martin – Former Senior Warden, Jubilee Park Steering Committee Stewart Thomas – Former Senior Warden, Master Plan and Campus Planning Committees They will voted on at the Church’s Annual Meeting Sunday, February 28, and if elected will serve a six-year term.

Saint Michael Presents Saint Michael Presents Features Boston Brass February 21 The Boston Brass, which has enthralled audiences around the world, headlines the Sunday, February 21 Saint Michael Presents community concert. The program ranges from classical to jazz, and everything in-between. And, the audience chooses the second-half of the program. Come join the fun. The concert is free, but tickets are necessary to ensure adequate seating. Tickets are available online or at the reception desk.

And The Nominees Are ...

BOSTON BRASS

Sunday, Feb. 21 7:00 p.m. Complimentary tickets available online or at reception desk

The Saint Michael Presents Committee

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Carolyn and Wyatt Rousseau, Co-Chairs Advisory Committee: Mary and Jerry Andrlik Marla and Tony Briggle Nancy and Lowell Duncan Jessica Whitt Garner Hyeon Jeong and James Diaz Jay Lipscomb Mrs. Matthew Luth

Thank you to the Saint Michael Presents Underwriters Fortissimo Hyeon Jeong and James Diaz Maestoso Beverly W. Morrison Mrs. David M. Munson Randy and Gay Rekerdres Carolyn and Wyatt Rousseau Sforzando Mary and Jerry Andrlik Kelly Compton Whitney, Jay, and Will Grogan Bob and Mary Ann Marshall Caren Prothro Karen and Jim Wiley Crescendo Donald A. Baty Bergner-Stewart Fund Shannon Wilson Callewart Nancy and Lowell Duncan Sam and Gloria Hocking Holly H. Huffines Jane and Pat Jenevein Betty and Forrest Lipscomb Suzanne and Jay Lipscomb Pam and Tom Luce Sally Lutz Shirley and Bill McIntyre IV Park Cities News - Marj Waters Gigi and Jerry Poglitsch Nancy Shutt Byrd Teague Linda and Rob Westerburg Sherry and Robert Wilson Carolyn and Tom Wittenbraker Presto Pam Barbera, in loving memory of Mike Barbera Peggy and Web Carr Jessica Whitt Garner Tom and Marilyn Harbison Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Houseman Angela and John Howell Ruth and Fred Mason Heather and Gerald C. Moore M.D. Anne Barclay Reed Jeff and Darrel Rice Stephanie and Phil Ritter Marillyn and Gus Seeberger Rob and Betty Shiels Jinny and Rusty Smith Pat Snider Betty and John Taylor Anonymous (3)

Arpeggio Bill Barker Nell Beck Carol and Bob Beveridge Pat and Steve Black Margaret Cervin Steve Cowan Sally and Mark Cullum Dick and Cookie Frazar Ruthie Garrett Melissa and Jeb Hensarling Mary Louise and David Hopson Corinne and David Karp, M.D. Honorable James W. Kerr, Jr. Eugenia and Frank-Paul King Ed and Molla Ladd Joni Martin Andrew McRoberts Toni Newsom Libby Norwood Noralyn and Greg Pickens Ann Ratelle Margaret D. Ratelle James and Patricia Richardson Beverly and Mack Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt, Jr. Jennifer H. and Thomas K. Russell Cynthia Sample Erica and Charlie Sartain Gabe Shapiro Linda and Ellis Skinner Randolph and Anne Slaughter Joan and Dan Stansbury Tricia and Tom Stewart Suzanne H. Thomas Patty and Tig Thompson Robert Wallace Susie and Carl Yeckel Anonymous (4) Dolce Dianne C. Betts Jim and Anita Caldwell Janis Coffee Pat and Jack Coleman Mary Adair and Dee Dockery Deirdre D. Glober Frank and Jody Guenther Joyce and Blake Hull Patrick and Kathy Jenevein Prudence and John Mackintosh Joyce and Tom McClellan Linda and John McFarland Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Patton Lutetia and Jack Raley Leonard Shockey Courtney and Edward Slater Robert R. and Ann B. Smith Dr. Sharon Spalding Darlene H. Spellings Linda and Ray Tunnell Don Waddington Anonymous (2)

Rector Search and Transition

A Prayer for Our Rector Search

A Report from the Committee: At this stage in the Rector search we feel huge gratitude. We appreciate that many parishioners and friends of Saint Michael who have referred us to many outstanding priests in diverse ministries throughout the United States and beyond. As we have reached out to them, we are moved by the responses from such impressive clergy who are expressing interest in taking the next steps in getting to know each other and discerning God’s will for their ministries and our parish. We also are grateful for the support we feel from fellow parishioners, particularly your prayers. We feel this tangibly when any of us visit Bishop Moore Chapel and every time see that other parishioners have been earlier in the day, and lit a candle or written in the signin book at the Rector Transition Prayer Station. Please continue to offer your prayers as we move through this process of finding our new Rector.

With such constant reminders of what a remarkable parish this is, it is effortless to share our enthusiasm with all of the Rector candidates. Allison Bovard

Ben Leal

Van Sheets, Co-Chair

Joseph Cahoon

Diana Newton, Co-Chair

Tricia Stewart

Margaret Cervin

Christine Paddock

Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden

Richard D’Antoni

Bob Penn

Matt Waller, Sr. Warden

Lee Hobson

Jeff Rice

DEAR GOD, whose ever present love surrounds us, you are active and alive in our Parish. We give thanks that you are with us all the time. We rejoice that you promise that each of us can make a difference. You call us to know and support each other and to know and experience you together, and we pray for a leader to be part of that life. You call our church to be a beacon of learning, fellowship, service and joy, and we pray for a person to nurture this dream. Be with all clergy, both those in discernment as well as all who have led our Parish in the past, and with the staff who support them. Guide us to a shepherd to feed the spiritual hunger of all who enter our doors and to inspire us to be Christ-like so that we can better serve all in your Son’s name. Seeking that all we do is for your glory, AMEN.

For Your Information Youth Ministry Update The Design Team in January completed a visioning process with the Search Team and other interested folks. The next step is, of course, to pursue those goals and enact those dreams. The first and perhaps the most critical step is increasing the number of volunteers for our youth program. Ministry Architects will be back at Saint Michael’s on February 26th and 27th to lead a recruitment weekend. The clear focus will be to create a list of people, not just parents of teens, interested in The Rev. Bill Murray helping our youth program. If you are willing to bring a meal, mentor one of our youth, come to regular meetings, or even help behind the scenes, we can use you. Email J.C. Snead, chair of the Design Team, at j.c.snead@ sbcglobal.net to volunteer or to volunteer a friend. The more the merrier as we work to reach an adult to youth ratio of 1 to 5 in our youth ministry. The Youth Ministry Search Team chaired by the inimitable Pressley Peters and full of great folks like Claire Hagenbuch, Hays Haney, Mike Tanner, and Dee Dockery are doing great work. We are truly entering the season where Youth Ministers are beginning to consider new options and new calls. As a result, the Search Team is seeing stronger candidates and starting to bring different people in to view our church and our program. We cannot comment on who has come to Saint Michael since they are involved in other church programs, but we can say that we are beginning to feel like real progress is being made. “I am delighted to see some of the names we are considering and that are considering us. We have some of the best folks in youth ministry nationwide involved in our search,” said The Rev. Bill Murray. “Please keep our Search Team in your prayers as we work to hire a transformational leader for our program.”

Youth Ministry Vision Statement Our Youth Ministry engages, nurtures, and inspires our youth community to become confident disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Believing Welcoming Fun Serving

• Episcopal • Intergenerational • Enduring

M’Lou Bancroft Being Honored by Southern Methodist University Parishioner M’Lou Bancroft will be honored by Southern Methodist University with its Profiles in Leadership Award from SMU’s Women’s Symposium. She will be recognized for her achievements on the evening of Wednesday, March 2. In announcing the award, the university said, “M’Lou has tenderly and doggedly mentored women who teetered at the edge of psychological defeat, giving them practical skills and the pride that comes with mastery.” M’Lou and her husband, Bill, founded Honduras Threads, one of Saint Michael’s premier missions, that works with women in small Honduran villages to create businesses designing, producing, and marketing beautiful pillows and tapestries. Through their co-ops the women are able to help provide for their families’ necessities. Honduras Threads products are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

For Your Information Jubilee Park Welcomes New Board Members and a Change in Board Leadership In February 2016, Jubilee Park & Community Center will see a change in leadership for its Board of Directors, and welcome two new Board Members. Current Chair, Bill Addy, will finish his two-year successful stint as Board Chair, and Jubilee will welcome Jeff Rice as the Bill Addy new Board Chair. As Chair of the Jubilee Park Board, Bill Addy has overseen renovation of the Park at Jubilee, the establishment of a new affordable housing initiative, and great improvement in educational programming for children and adults. He and his wife, Lydia, have agreed to co-chair the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Jubilee Park in 2017. Jeff Rice and her husband, Darrel, have been members of Saint Michael and All Angels for over 20 years, and were among early volunteers in the Jubilee neighborhood. Jeff previously served as the Chair of the Development Committee at Jubilee, raising over $4 million dollars for Jeff Rice Jubilee programs in the past two years. Jeff also volunteers at the Saint Michael Women’s Exchange, and is currently serving on the Rector Search and Transition Committee. In addition to the change in leadership, Jubilee Park will also be welcoming Matt Davies and Will Snyder to the Board of Directors. Will Snyder is a lawyer with Sayles | Werbner and has been serving as Chair of Jubilee’s Public Safety Task Force. Will also volunteers with the Children’s Trust at Children’s Will Snyder Medical Center and serves on the Scholarship Committee at the University of Texas at Austin, his alma mater.

Matt Davies is an Assistant Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He has nearly 18 years of experience in the payments industry, over 15 of those with the Federal Reserve Bank. He has also served as a product manager for a commercial bank and in the bankcard industry. Matt Davies He is an Adjunct CTP Instructor for Rice University in Houston, and serves on the Board of the Dallas Association for Financial Professionals.

Resolution Of Thanksgiving BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vestry of Saint Michael and All Angels acknowledges our gratefulness to the design firm of SJL Design Group, and Stacy Miller, Laura Kutcher, and Kay Whelan (all members of our Parish) for their professional time and talent in designing the new decor of our Parlor. They gave freely of their gifts to refurbish and restore the busy home center of our Parish life so that all parishioners and visitors will enjoy a comfortable, functional, lovely space. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Wardens and the Vestry of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, on behalf of its parishioners, recognize and give thanks for the talent and gifts of the SJL Design Group. January 20, 2016

Overview Acolyte Training Scheduled in February Saint Michael’s Acolyte Corps is recognized as one of the best in the entire Episcopal Church. Serving as an acolyte and chalice bearer strengthens an individual’s worship experience, and adds to the depth and meaning of the service for the congregation. Training to be a part of this worship team will be held several times during February, and only one training session is necessary. Acolyte training will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:30 on February 6, February 20, and February 27. To be included contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net.

Prime Timers Host Meet-and-Greet for Interim Rector The Very Rev. Doug Travis will be the guest of the Prime Timers at its lunch meeting Thursday, February 4. It will be an opportunity for the group to get to know our Interim Rector, his role at Saint Michael, and his background as head of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. The meeting begins at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations for the $10 lunch with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761.

PT Cruisers Venture to the African American Museum In keeping with African American Month, the PT Cruisers are going to the African American Museum in Fair Park on Thursday, February 18. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. After the museum tour, the PT Cruisers will lunch at one of their favorites, Celebration. Cost of the tour plus lunch is $16. Make reservations by Sunday, February 14 with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761. 8

The Book Shop Features Thistle Farms Products New Thistle Farms items are in! The Book Shop has a great selection of room sprays, bath salts, lotions and healing oils in a variety of scents. With every purchase Thistle Farms helps survivors of addiction, trafficking and violence. Book Shop Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 - 3:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 3:00 Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 Sunday: 8:30 - 12:30

Dr. C. Clifton Black – Distinguished Lecturer, Sunday, March 13 Dr. C. Clifton Black, regarded has one of the leading preachers and thinkers in the Church today, will be the Distinguished Lecturer at Saint Michael and All Angels on Sunday, March 13. At 10:00 in Parish Hall, Dr. Black will explore, “Who is God for Us?” His recent project, Commentaries on The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father in Our Day, will be the basis of his lecture. At 12:30 Dr. Black will discuss “Who Are We Before God,” during a luncheon and dialogue in the Coke Activities Room. Dr. Black is the Otto Piper Professor of Biblical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, and he is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He is the author, editor, or collaborating author of 15 books and has published more than 200 essays, articles, and reviews. Reservations for the luncheon are available online at www. saintmichael.org/dls-reservation. The cost is $15.00.

Overview

Stewardship in Lent Beginning the New Year with new inspiration, ideas and practices for 2016, are all part of thoughtful New Year’s resolutions. When we stop to think about God’s unfathomable generosity we are humbled. The Lenten season will be upon us in just a few days. Might we consider using this special and sacred season as an opportunity to practice generosity and sacrificial giving? Many of us will choose to “give something up for lent.” Often the “something” is chocolate, or alcohol or ice cream. As we approach Lent is there something God may be asking us to set aside that we might, in fact, give more for the Kingdom? Dare we use lent as an opportunity to practice real stewardship of God’s gifts? Three things you might consider; 1- Talk about giving, because we recognize money is an important part of a life of faith.

Help Wanted….Help Needed! Obviously, the Men of Saint Michael are in need of a lot of help getting ready for Shrove Tuesday’s Pancake and Gumbo Supper on February 9. If you can offer aid or management skills contact: Bill Murray at bmurray@saintmichael. org. or volunteer online at http:// bit.ly/smaashrove.

2- Share your own personal story on giving and Stewardship with family, children, and others you meet at church.. 3- Say “Thank You” a lot, again, and often. Let us never forget all the gracious gifts from God.

Lent at Saint Michael Eat. Pray. Create.

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Services

Lent can be a confusing time, especially for those new to the church. If we are honest, it can be a strange season to those who have been lifelong members of the church. The penchant is to talk about what we will give up or sacrifice or try to do different. We are not always superficial but it can feel that way sometimes. The focusing on sin and our brokenness is never comfortable or easy. In this world of self-help products, books, and videos, recalling why we are not quite up to snuff can be helpful. Let’s be clear. Your weight, age, job, career, and status are not part of this equation. Throw those out the window as society’s concerns. The focus of Lent is on our inability to be in a right and good relationship with God and our neighbor. We are called to set right those relationships at the expense of our weight, job, career, and social status. We are called into setting things right or at least trying to find some better ways to live together.

Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 10 with imposition of ashes at five worship services.

This season of Lent we invite you to come Wednesday nights to Eat, Pray, and Create. The rhythm is the same every week and invites us into relationship. We will eat a meal together. We will then worship together with a simple service exploring a different style of music each week. We will gather as a community to create small crafts or projects that respond to what has some before. For instance, the first Wednesday we will eat a soup dinner, worship will feature a Bluegrass/ old style gospel band and healing prayers, and we will make healing oils. Each and every week is crafted to engage our full congregation. We do not want to separate old and young. The purpose of the season of Lent is to call us back into relationship with God and one another. We want everyone to be present so we can live into this deeper invitation of God to love.

Seven weeks can seem like a long time if you choose simply to put aside chocolate or alcohol or caffeine. Usually, I know who those folks are in the first week of Lent because frustration is coming off of them like steam off Texas asphalt in August. Why not engage a deeper invitation to hear again God’s call to relationship? Come and join us on Wednesday nights. Eat. Pray. Create. Be reminded that God’s loves us and wants us to grow together. — Bill Murray

Church: 6:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 p.m. Saint Michael Chapel: 5:00 p.m. Families and children

Daily Lent Meditations Available In Booklet and Online Daily Lent meditations written by Saint Michael clergy and parishioners will be available in both booklet form and online.

Engaging with God

The booklet will be distributed at locations throughout the church beginning Sunday, 2016 February 7. The online version Lent Meditations will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 10 and can be found on the website, www. saintmichael.org. and as a link on the morning devotional, A Word for Thought.

Lent at Saint Michael

Making

March 2

Real

A Wednesday Night Experience

5:30 Eat: Soup Supper 6:00 Pray:

February 17

Coke Activities Room

Luke: Stories on the Road with Frank Runyeon Church

March 9

5:30 Eat: Soup Supper

Coke Activities Room

6:00 Pray: The Stained Glass Bluegrass Band Saint Michael Chapel 6:30 Create: Make Healing Oils

South Lanai

5:30 Eat: Soup Supper

Coke Activities Room

6:00 Pray: Anglican Chants and Prayers Saint Michael Chapel 6:30 Create: Clay Holding Crosses South Lanai

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March 16

5:30 Eat: Soup Supper

Coke Activities Room

6:00 Pray: Taize Night Prayers 6:30 Create: Make Candles

Saint Michael Chapel South Lanai

5:30 Eat: Soup Supper

Coke Activities Room

6:00 Pray: Beating the Drums for God

Saint Michael Chapel

6:30 Create: Clay Holding Crosses South Lanai 11

Overview Sodom and Gomorrah on the Brink: Men of Saint Michael Breakfast February 26

Sunday Lessons Focus of Men’s Bible Group

The Men of Saint Michael will finish the story of Sodom and Gomorrah when they meet for breakfast on Friday, February 26. In January, the men learned how Abraham bargained with God to spare the cities and finally his family. Hunter Ruffin will relate the rest of the story, The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The breakfast begins at 7:00 in the Coke Activities Room.

Guys, do you want to bone-up on Sunday’s Bible lessons with a good, vibrant group of friends? Try the Men’s Bible Study that meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 in the Chapel Conference Room. Led by Bob Penn and Stewart Thomas the group explores how the Bible is relevant to the family and work-world we live in today. Want more information, contact Bob Penn at rrpenn1@prisoc.com, or Stewart Thomas at sthomas@hplawdallas.com.

Mark Your Calendar: Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Opens April 16 Men’s Retreat Heading to Lake Ray Roberts in April The Men of Saint Michael will retreat to Lake Ray Roberts and the Lantana Resort on the April 8 -10 weekend to build bonds, plan future activities, and rejuvenate their faith. The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas, will lead the retreat. Bishop Fisher is passionate about ministry among men, leading retreats for Episcopal parishes from around the country. His honors thesis in seminary, “Recasting a Masculine Theology,” set the stage for his focus on building up men in the church. Early registration by February 15 is $275, and $300 after February 15. The fee includes meals, accommodations, and programs. Register with Julia Giles at jgiles@saintmichael.org.

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Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will be open for business beginning Saturday, April 16 through September 17. Work is underway to get new vendors and welcome back those who have made the market one of the best in Dallas. We will need a lot a volunteers to welcome our shoppers. If you can help contact Meg Carstens at farmersmarket@saintmichael.org.

Caring and Sharing - Mission Outreach Be an Austin Street Center Cook and Server February 2 and 3 The Austin Street Center provides emergency shelter and services to the homeless in Dallas. One night each month, Saint Michael serves a prepared meal to those at the shelter. We’re cooking and serving Tuesday, February 2, and Wednesday the 3rd.. If you can cook Tuesday evening at 5:30 contact Randy Rekerdres at randy@rek-ins.com. If you can serve Wednesday evening at 5:30 contact Rita Davis at rrdavis14@aol.com. ..............

Parishioners Leave for Honduras Mission Some 18 Saint Michael parishioners leave Saturday, February 6 for our annual mission in Honduras. For more than a decade, Saint Michael has gone to the city of Tela and the surrounding communities to work with the Espirtu Santos church and school.

Christmas Offerings Top $42,600 – Support Outreach Ministries Saint Michael parishioners gave $42,625 at the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services, all of which will be divided equally between three outreach ministries. •

Dallas: North Texas Food Bank, $14,208

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National: Episcopal Relief and Development, domestic disaster relief fund, $14208

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International: Refugee Ministry of St. Paul’s within the Walls Episcopal Church in Rome, $14,208

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Luke 6:20-21

North Dallas Shared Ministries

During the weeklong mission, the group will provide fluoride treatments, distribute eye glasses, and serve lunches to the children of the school. A favorite activity is sharing Bible stories through music, crafts, and a lot of fun. The missioners also will make improvements and repairs to the church and classroom facilities.

North Dallas Shared Ministries provides food and personal hygiene products to more than 60,000 families throughout Dallas. Every year Saint Michael is one of the North Dallas Shared Ministries’ primary sources of food and staples, through food drives in February, July, and November.

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Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care Someone Thought of Me Today by Marillyn Burton Seeberger Perhaps I am a relic of the past, but I believe there is nothing like receiving a card that someone took the time to select just for me. As I pick up the mail, I think, maybe there is something more than a bill or junk mail in there. Maybe someone has thought of me today. The Card Ministry at Saint Michael is dedicated to doing just that. To a small band of parishioners, their mission is to let you know that you are being thought about. Following are some of the examples. Scenario #1: You have just had baby, and are back home, dealing with this precious new life and trying to get back to normal. It is hard. You are stressed. Then the mail arrives and there’s a card from Saint Michael congratulating you and your husband and wishing you well. It is a big “stress reliever.” You are reminded that someone noticed and cares!

Pat Moore along with her husband, Don, sends these messages from the Pastoral Care Community. The Moores are three-year parishioners of Saint Michael and this is a way for them to be engaged. Scenario #3: You are recovering from a fall and are now in rehab. Pat Moore The time passes slowly. The healing process takes a good deal of time and patience. Then you get a “Thinking of you” card and it brightens your day, and the whole week as the card is proped up on your bedside table. Parishioner Stephanie Ritter is the member of the team who sends “Thinking of You” cards to parishioners going through a healing period. As a person who is interested in serving, Stephanie feels this is a behindthe-scenes-way she can help to let people know their church community cares.

Parishioner, David Henderson serves as an acolyte on many Sundays and also serves the Card Ministry by sending cards to celebrate the new babies that are added to our Cradle Roll.

Stephanie Ritter

All together, Saint Michael’s Card Ministry sends an estimated 60 cards to parishioners each month. While we do our best to keep up with your status, we ask that you, or a family member, keep us informed when you are going to be hospitalized and when you go home.

Scenario #2: You are a senior living independently or in an assisted living facility. It’s easy to feel you have lost contact with friends at the Church. Then, on your birthday, at Christmas and Easter you receive cards from Saint Michael reminding you that you are not forgotten. If you experience a death, you receive a sympathy card from the church recognizing your loss. 14

The Card Ministry at Saint Michael cares about our parishioners and its mission is to reach out to those in need. If you are interested in serving in the Card Ministry, or if you know someone who would welcome receiving a card, contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care Noonday Stress Reliever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Music and Prayer on Wednesday, February 3 The lunch-hour is a great time to relieve a little stress and reboot your day with Noonday Prayers with Music by James Diaz. Beginning at 11:55, Wednesday, February 3 gather in the Saint Michael Chapel for quiet and meditation led by the Rev. Lisa Flores Musser. From 12:05 until 12:35 enjoy music by James Diaz followed by the prayer service. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave uplifted and ready to tackle the rest of your day by 12:45. Bring your friends from your neighborhood or office.

Recovery Advocates is a group dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people involved in any manner with substance abuse and other addictions. The Recovery Advocates are individuals who have knowledge and experience in the area of recovery and are willing to serve as a resource to discuss issues and concerns, share experiences, or take someone to an AA or Alanon meeting. The Rev. Neal Hern is the clergy contact. nealhern@aol.com. All communications remain confidential. .............. Alcoholics Anonymous. This group, open to both men and women, meets on the first and third Sundays of each month at 7:30, in the Coke Activities Room. Contact: The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhern@aol.com. .............. Prayer Team Training: Mark your calendar for Prayer Team Training on Friday, February 12 with Brother Mark Brown from the Society of St. John the Evangelist. Contact Joan Faubion, joan.faubion@sbcglobal.net or Dana Juett, danajuett@bigplanet.com. .............. The Care Giver Support Group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 11:00 in the Parlor. For more information, contact Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@ sbcglobal.net.

Faith and Grief Luncheon. The February Faith and Grief Luncheon is Thursday, February 11, beginning at 12 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Our guest speaker will be Carolyn Lewis. Anyone who has ever suffered the death of a loved one is invited to attend. There is no fee, but donations are happily accepted. Contact: Katherine Bowen for reservations. kbowen@saintmichael.org. 15

Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care Parish Nurse Ministry. Parish Nurse Sunday is Sunday, February 21, when the focus will be Healthy Heart Month. Visit the South Lanai between services and let a Parish Nurse provide you with materials on the focus subject. Contact, Dianne Boyd, R.N., dboyd@saintmichael.org

A Stephen Minister Can Help You Over The Rough Spots

Women’s Cancer Support Group. Meets regularly on Mondays at 1:45 in the Parlor to offer support to those who have or who are recovering from the disease. To learn more, Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charliestobaugh@gmail.com.

Do you have a burden that you cannot handle alone? Saint Michael and All Angels offers a dedicated group of men and women with 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. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@ saintmichael.org. or, Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal. net.

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The Christian Yoga Class. Yoga classes meet every week. Plan to be with us on Mondays at 5:30 in the Youth Center. Take this opportunity to care for your body and soul in the Christian Yoga classes led by Licensed Yoga Instructor, Annette Lentz. There is no fee. Questions? Contact: Annette Lentz, Annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net

Calling All With A Volunteer Heart! The Congregational Care Ministries is issuing a request for volunteers in the following areas: •

Good Shepherd Ministry welcomes anyone who would like to be a Good Shepherd in their neighborhood. You can provide a neighbor with a needed connection to Saint Michael. If this is you, please contact Judy Cole, jcole@ saintmichael.org or Ann Mills, amills@ saintmichael.org.

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Funeral Receptions. We welcome any volunteers who would like to bring cookies for funeral receptions. If cookie baking is something you love, contact Ann Mills, amills@ saintmichael.org. These homemade gifts of love mean so much to the families whose loved one

.............. Centering Prayer Group. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 in the Clergy Conference Room, to engage in Centering Prayer. Learn how to be still, pray, and get your mind centered on those things most important to you and those you love. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com. .............. Knitting Ministry: You are invited to join us weekly as we gather on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 –3:00 in the Coke Activities Room where we knit together. If you don’t know how to knit and would like to learn, we’ll teach you. Consider joining the knitting ministry, either in person or from home. Contact: Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail. com.

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Extended Care Cooks needs volunteers who are willing to cook 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.

Saint Michael Episcopal School February School Calendar February 11 and 12 - No School Parent/Teacher Conferences February 15 - No School Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Cradle Roll We warmly welcome our newest members born into our parish family: Harvey McGeorge Rhodes November 17 Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes Virginia Leigh Marsh December 28 Louise and Charles Marsh

Children and Family Ministry

For Your Information Continued from page 1 does that mean? What would it look like? And so, while I hope you give up something during Lent, I hope you’ll also add something – living by “every word that comes from the mouth of God.” There’s a very simple, and classical method for doing this – lectio divina or “divine reading”. What one does is simple. Choose a bible passage … you might focus on the last week of Jesus’ life. Then prepare to encounter God in the passage. Do so by stilling yourself and reminding yourself that this is to be a personal encounter between your soul and your creator. A good passage to help you focus is Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.” Then: 1. Lectio (read) – Simply read the passage, but read it slowly, several times, to your self. Let it sink in. Don’t so much seek to analyze the passage as let it speak to you or, better, let the Holy Spirit speak to you through it. 2. Meditatio (meditate) – Listen for the inner message of the passage! Ponder it. Consider it from different angles. For example, imagine yourself as the different characters in the story. Which character are you? What do you learn about yourself by realizing that you are that character. A man pondering the parable of the Prodigal Son, came to realize that of the characters in the story the one he most resembled was the rigid, judgmental, and self-righteous older brother. His life was changed.

but let me give you this simple counsel now. Set a timer of some variety with a gentle ring (you don’t want to be blasted out of your reverie!). You might start with five minutes. Then simply close your eyes and repeat a phrase over and again in rhythm with your breath. The classic eastern Christian prayer is, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me.” While repeating the phrase, simply be still trusting that you are in the presence of God and that God is doing something in and with you even if you’re totally unaware of it! Do this often and regularly, and you will discover that it begins to make a profound difference in your life. The sacrifice Jesus made on Good Friday was made for all the world. But he also made it for you and for me. It was universal, and it was personal. Practicing lectio divina through Lent is a good way to experience that reality. I wish you a holy and blessed Lent.

Grant Them Eternal Rest May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace: Margaret “Peggy” Kallina Oncken, December 30, mother of Bill, John and Inge Oncken Donisia Zaragosa, January 2, mother of Marieta Doyle James Howard Clark, Jr., January 3, father of Cullum Clark, father-in-law of Nita Clark, grandfather of Annabel, Lili, and Charlotte

3. Oratio (pray) – As you’re reading the scriptures to encounter God, what prayers emerge for you? What would you like to ask God? Who do you commend for God’s presence and care? Referring to the man who read the story of the Prodigal Son, his prayer might simply be, “Lord, I commend myself to you. Please free me from my judgmental attitude! Help me to embrace and love people as they are.”

Suzanne Settle Dees, January 6, wife of Tom Dees, mother of David and Tom Dees, mother-in-law of Stephanie Dees, grandmother of Tom

4. Contemplatio (contemplate) – This is the most difficult step for the Western analytical mind. It means quite literally sitting still and doing nothing – no-thing! Calm your mind and be in the presence of God. I will write more about contemplative prayer in the weeks to come,

Andrea M. Nassen, January 23

William Harwood Loomis, January 7, brother of David Loomis, brother-in-law of Jo Loomis Dorothy Milam Logue, January 15, mother of Pat Black, mother-in-law of Steve Black, grandmother of Elise Parteli, grandmother-in-law of John Parteli, great grandmother of Hayden and Landry Martha Langhorne, January 23, mother of Nancy Horvath, mother-in-law of Mike Horvath, grandmother of Matthew and Emily

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Worship Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – Eucharist – BMC Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – Healing Service – BMC Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Eucharist – BMC 5:30 p.m. – Candlelight Mass Sunday 7:30 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I – SMC 9:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite II - Church 9:00 a.m. – Joy Mass - Parish Hall 9:00 a.m. – Discovery Mass - SMC 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School Classes

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11:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I –Church 11:11 a.m. – The Celebration - Theater

Parish Clergy The Very Reverend Doug Travis, Interim Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Youth and Young Adults The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Weekend Associate The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate

Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, J.C. Snead, and Kay Whelan.

5:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer

and Eucharist Rite I – SMC