the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church March 2018
A Letter From The Rector
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Annual Meeting Sr. Warden's Corner Music Ministry WOSM Mardi Gras Party Photos
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Holy Week and Easter Schedule
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Lenten and Holy Week Services
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Scriptual Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish Calendar and Overview
Pastoral Care
Youth Ministry
Volume 30 No. 3
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ent is an opportunity for each of us to remember the incredible love God has for us and to repent and turn toward God in thanksgiving for that love. That turn or return to God is necessary for each of us because we are only human, and our humanity pulls us away from God as we chase the success or security of the world. Instead, as we all learn at some point, the world will fail us, and when we hit the wall, we will find God there waiting for us. God’s love is certainly a comfort in time of need, but it is also a challenge to change the way we live. During this season of Lent, I have been considering the way that God is working in the world, and I believe that consideration is meant to lead us to a critical question: How does God hope to use us? It’s hard to imagine that the world isn’t in need of renewal. Almost daily, we are reminded of our own brokenness. And although we can dwell in that sadness or hurt, we are being called into the fray to make a change. That’s the most important shift that we can make on our Lenten journey, one that takes us from re-action to action. The question of how God hopes to use us is one of purpose. We can consider this question in two important ways, both individually and corporately. As an individual, there are small ways in which we witness to the hopefulness of Christ. Whether that hopefulness manifests as being kind to a stranger, doing something extra special for a friend in need, or simply being present and supportive when you’re continued on page 19
Saint Michael Presents - The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford England April 8: mark your calendars! On Sunday, April 8, we have the great and rare privilege of hosting one of the finest collegiate choirs of men & boys from England! The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford will come to Dallas as part of their US tour to sing for our 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services, and perform our spring Saint Michael Presents concert. Their presence at Saint Michael is meaningful and special in a number of ways. Saint Michael previously had a choir of men & boys (and a girls choir). Not only do we sadly not have this anymore, there is not church in the Dallas area – or even in Texas – where one may regularly hear such a choir sing liturgically. As we seek to rebuild such continued on page 5
Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Parish was held on Sunday, February 11. New Trustees of the Saint Michael Foundation were elected as well as the Officers of the Women of Saint Michael for 2018-2019. The Rector, Wardens, and Treasurer gave reports on the many acitivites and accomplishments over the past year and outlined our direction for 2018. For more details on the Annual Meeting our 2017 Annual Report is available online at www.saintmichael.org.
Jim Skochdopole, Chancellor of the Vestry
Eric Connor, Sr. Warden 2017
Chris Girata, Rector 2
Grady Schleier, Treasurer
Sr. Warden’s Corner
Margaret Spellings Sr. Warden
For the first two months of the year, much of our Vestry time has revolved around the nuts and bolts of any church: stewardship and budgets. While not always keeping us on the edge of our seats, approving the budget is one of the most important things the Vestry does each year.
If you have any questions or concerns about our parish life, the Vestry would love to hear from you! You can email me at vestry@saintmichael.org.
Margaret Spellings, Sr. Warden
How does the Church set its budget? The budget that the
Vestry approved at its February meeting depends largely on the stewardship campaign. When you make your pledge for 2018, the Church counts on receiving those funds to pay for expenses. In 2017, current pledges accounted for approximately 88% of our budget. Other revenue comes from prior year pledges that are collected late (3%), unpledged contributions (5.5%), the collection plate (1.5%), and other miscellaneous income (2%). The 2018 Stewardship Campaign ended on January 31. The campaign received total pledges of approximately $5.2 million. Grady Schleier, our Treasurer, Rob Baber and the Finance Committee used that number as the basis for the budget. They used prior year trends to estimate how much would be collected this year from the other revenue sources. This is how total operating revenue is determined. The expense budgets of our ministry areas, mission and outreach, administration, operations, and the Saint Michael Episcopal School are then adjusted so that operating expenses will match revenues. You may recall that our 2017 Vestry made some changes to move the Vestry to a more strategic role, focusing on the Church’s mission and strategy. However, the Vestry continues to execute its fiduciary duties with regard to the finances and operations of the Church. The budget is a big part of that duty. Now that the budget has been determined, the Vestry can turn its focus to other, more strategic, areas.
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Music Ministry Organ Improvisation
Jonathan Ryan
A number have remarked and asked about what is, in fact, organ improvisation during our services in the church. Namely, after the Gospel Reading and during Communion before the Communion hymns. As these are very different times in the liturgy, they are thus two very different types of spontaneous composition.
The history of improvisation by an organist in a service goes back at least five centuries. Considerable study and practice goes into learning the craft of spontaneous composition. It’s still cultivated in many countries, including our own. If you find yourself traveling to Europe and attend a service in a major church, you’ll likely hear organ improvisation in places like Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, Münich, Frankfurt, and, of course, many UK cathedrals. The relatively brief improvisation after the Gospel Reading while the Gospel Procession returns to the front is intended as a commentary or reflection on the Gospel Reading. For example, in early February, we had Gospel readings about the Transfiguration of Christ. Correspondingly, the post-Gospel improvisation reflected this story with a more dazzling, energetic texture, modulation through several different keys to symbolize transformation, and ultimately swelling to a glorious climax. Or, for the Last Sunday of Epiphany, a fanfare illustrated the Gospel Reading’s depiction of a heavenly vision of Christ in majesty surrounded by Moses and the prophet whose ascent into heaven was on a chariot of fire, Elijah. In the fall, Gospel readings about Jesus casting out demons gave way to a dark, foreboding improvisation. As we’re now in the penitential season of Lent, we’re hearing more somber or, when reflective of the Gospel text, dramatic improvisations. Before we begin the Communion hymns, we have a longer improvisation from the organ, mainly to allow the choir to receive Communion as the choir before returning to the role of leadership in hymns. This improvisation is typically drawn from the first Communion hymn so we have a smooth lead in to the hymn itself. Because it happens during the time of receiving Communion, this improvisation generally has a more meditative and/or intimate character (though there can be
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good reasons for something else). Again, in the Lenten season, these improvisations will take on a particular seasonal character. Be sure to note how these improvisations reflect the glorious Easter season soon! I hope you find these organ improvisations a vehicle for prayerful, spiritual, and thoughtful engagement in the different parts of the service. Jonathan Ryan, Director of Music and Organist
Music continued from page 1 a chorister program at Saint Michael, having the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford sing for our services will give us a tangible taste of what our future can entail if we have such a
choir once again at our parish. Because of their schedule, the Magdalen boys will sing only at the 11:00 service. The men, in this case Oxford university students, will sing at both 9:00 and 11:00. I hope you find their presence in our worship inspiring! In anticipation of our full chorister program in the coming program year, we’ve gathered a group of boys and girls in grades 3-8 to sing for specific major services this program year. You saw that on December 3 at our Advent Lessons and Carols at 11:00, as well as our 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. On April 8, I’m thrilled that some of our choristers will join the Choir of
Magdalen College for our evening concert! This gives them and us an opportunity to experience even more vividly what their future can hold. I hope you’ll mark your calendar for this very special occasion. Come see and hear for yourself what it’s all about! The concert itself is programmed as a journey through the church year. So, as we’ve just celebrated the Resurrection of
Our Lord, we’ll trace his life, from its foreshadowing to birth to early ministry to death, resurrection, and ascension, to the coming of the Holy Spirit, in music sung by one of the finest English choirs. It’s unusual for a choir that not only possesses a world-class caliber but also exemplifies a key part of our music program’s growth as Magdalen College, Oxford does to adjust their tour and sing for both worship and concert. I hope you will make extra special efforts to be here both Sunday morning and evening. And please do tell your friends, especially anyone with children interested in music. There is a wonderful, exciting home here for them…and they can see a glimpse for themselves on April 8! Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist
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Women of Saint Michael
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Mardi Gras Party
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Holy Week and Easter at a Glance Palm Sunday | March 25 Regular Service Times (9:00 a.m. services combined in the church) 10:00 a.m. Reception ESD Porte cochère
Monday in Holy Week | March 26 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist (BMC) The Women of the Passion (Church)
Tuesday in Holy Week | March 27 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist (BMC) Holy Eucharist (SMC)
Wednesday in Holy Week | March 28 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist (BMC) Reconciliation of the Penitent (BMC) Holy Eucharist with Liturgy of the Nails (SMC)
Maundy Thursday | March 29 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (BMC) 7:00 p.m. Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar (Church) Childcare is provided. 8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Vigil at the Altar of Repose (BMC)
Good Friday | March 30 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.*
Holy Eucharist from the Reserved Sacrament (BMC) Stations of the Cross (Church) Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church) Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church)
Holy Saturday | March 31 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.*
Holy Saturday Liturgy (BMC) The Great Vigil of Easter with incense (Church)
The Sunday of the Resurrection of our Lord - Easter Sunday |April 1 6:30 a.m. Sunrise (Garden Cloister) 7:30 a.m. Traditional - Rite I (SMC) 9:00 a.m.* Traditional - Rite II (Church) 9:00 a.m.* Joy – Rite II (SMC) 9:00 a.m.* Discovery – Rite II (Parish Hall) 11:00 a.m.* Traditional – Rite I with Incense (Church) 11:00 a.m.* Celebration – Rite II (Parish Hall) 11:00 a.m. * Traditional - Rite I (SMC) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer w/ Holy Eucharist – Rite I (SMC)
*Nursery available for these services
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Lent and Holy Week Special Lenten Services: Stations of the Cross
member of the Community of the Cross of Nails at Coventry Cathedral. Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saint Michael Chapel.
March 2, 9, 16, 23 - 6:00 p.m. Church
Maundy Thursday Service
This traditional service follows the story of the Passion of Jesus Christ each Friday in Lent in the Church.
7:00 p.m. - Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar - Church
Wednesday Evening Holy Eucharist
The Altar of Repose
March 7, 14, 21 - 7:00 p.m. SMC
Members of the parish are invited to wait and watch to participate in a vigil After the Maundy Thursday Service, the reserved Sacrament is placed on the Altar of Repose and parishioners are asked to spend a Holy Hour in response to Jesus' question to his disciples: "Could you not watch with me one hour?" 8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. vigil in the Bishop Moore Chapel.
A mid-week Lenten offering of the Holy Eucharist ..................
Special Services During Holy Week: 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Bishop Moore Chapel During Holy Week daily Eucharist will be held in the Bishop Moore Chapel at 7:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday - March 25 Regular weekend service schedule except that there will only be one 9:00 a.m. service; Discovery & Joy will combine with the Church - We will have the Metroplex United Pipe Band lead our procession from the ESD porte cochere. We will also have a donkey for a child to ride on in the procession. Full incense will be used at 11:00 a.m.
Women of the Passion, A Journey to the Cross Women of the Passion offers a unique Lenten encounter. Those in attendance will experience the Passion of Jesus Christ as witnessed by the women in the company of Jesus. Each of the 14 Stations of the Cross will be narrated by a woman whose life was transformed by her encounter with Jesus. Join us on March 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Reconciliation of the Penitent (Confession) Reconciliation of the Penitent will be available to those who are wanting to make a confesssion prior to Easter in the Bishop Moore Chapel from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28.
Good Friday 7:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist from the Reserved Sacrament - BMC 11:00 a.m. - Stations of the Cross - Church 12:00 p.m. - Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church) 7:00 p.m. -Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church)
Holy Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Holy Saturday Liturgy - BMC - This is a simple prayer service with no Eucharist.
The Great Vigil of Easter - Church The first celebration of Easter begins in darkness. The great fire is lit and the Light of Christ is brought into the church. Once the Great Alleluia is proclaimed, the lights turn on and the altar is dressed by the Altar Guild. Full Incense will be used. Champagne is used as the consecrated wine. The Easter Vigil begins at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31.
The Liturgy of the Nails Following the destruction of Coventry Cathedral in England in World War II, the clergy made a commitment of forgiveness rather than revenge. Three medieval nails recovered from the Cathedral’s rubble were fashioned into a cross and have since become a worldwide symbol of peace and reconciliation. Saint Michael and All Angels celebrates the commitment to peace and reconciliation at this Holy Week service. Saint Michael is a
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The Passion of Our Lessons are excerpts of the readings from t he Revised Common Lectionary (RCL)
Palm Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
The Triumphal Entry Mark 11:1-11
John 12:1-11
John 12:20-36
John 13:21-32
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna!
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?" Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.’ When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour."
Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, "Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me." The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. So while reclining next to Jesus, he asked him, "Lord, who is it?" Jesus answered, "It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish." So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "Do quickly what you are going to do." Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him. When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him."
7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bishop Moore Chapel
7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bishop Moore Chapel
7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bishop Moore Chapel
7:00 p.m Women of the Passion, A Journey to the Cross Church
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Saint Michael Chapel
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Nails Saint Michael Chapel
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! "Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Traditional Services Church & SMC 11:00 a.m. Modern Services Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Reception - ESD Porte Cochere
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"Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
Lord Jesus Christ Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Day
The Passover Preparation John 13:1-17, 31b-35
The Crucifixition John 18:1-19:42
The Sabbath John 19:38-42
The Resurrection John 20:1-18
...during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?... I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
... So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." When Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture), "I am thirsty." A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself.
7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bishop Moore Chapel
7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bishop Moore Chapel
7:00 p.m. Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Church
11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross Church
8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Overnight Vigil at the Altar of Repose Bishop Moore Chapel
12:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music Church 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with Contemporary Music Church
Silence.
8:30 a.m. Holy Saturday Liturgy Bishop Moore Chapel 7:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter Church
6:30 a. m. Sunrise Service (Garden Cloister), 7:30, 9:00, 11:00*, 5:30 Traditional Services Church & SMC *With Incense (Church)
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Modern Services Parish Hall
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Parish Calendar
March March 6
March 14
March 21
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Parish Hall
7:00 p.m. | Saint Michael Chapel
4:30 p.m. | Theater
March 7
March 15
March 21
7:00 p.m. | Saint Michael Chapel
9:00 a.m. | leave the church see ad on page 19
7:00 p.m. | Saint Michael Chapel
Austin Street Shelter Cooking
Lenten Eucharist March 8
Faith and Grief Luncheon
PT Cruisers Tulip Texas
Vestry Meeting
Lenten Eucharist March 21
March 16
Youth Serve at Interfaith Housing
Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Coke Activities Room
Lenten Stations of the Cross
Share a meal and hear a guest speaker talk about how faith and grief have intersected in their life. Reservations with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org
6:00 p.m. | Church
4:45 - 8:00 p.m. | Off Campus see ad on page 18
March 16
March 23
March 9
6:00 p.m. | Little Katana see ad below
6:00 p.m. | Church
6:00 p.m. | Church
March 18
Acolyte Training
March 10
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | South Lanai see ad on page 19
Lenten Stations of the Cross
Acolyte Training 9:00 - 10:30 | Church Contact Tony Briggle at (214) 505-7422 or tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net see ad on page 19
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Lenten Eucharist
Young Adult Sushi Friday
Parish Nurse Sunday
March 21
Praying Our Goodbyes 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Lenten Stations of the Cross March 24
9:00 - 10:30 | Church Contact Tony Briggle at (214) 505-7422 or tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net see ad on page 19 March 24
Jubilee Literacy Fair 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Jubilee Park
Parish Calendar MARCH 25: Palm Sunday
MARCH 29: Maundy Thursday
9:00 a.m. | Combined in the church All other service are at the regular time.
7:00 p.m. | Church
Service Times
Palm Sunday Reception 10:00 | ESD Porte Cochère
Youth to Dave and Busters 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bring $20 for arcade RSVP to Chase Monson cmonson@saintmichael.org Deadline: March 23 March 26
Women of the Passion, A Journey to the Cross 7:00 p.m. | Church March 28
Book Signing St. Michael Woman's Exchange 2:00-4:00 p.m. | #5 Highland Park Village March 28
Service: Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altar, Holy Eucharist
MARCH 30: Good Friday
April 2
Easter Monday: Church Offices Closed April 6
Women of Saint Michael Day of Service
Church Offices Close at Noon
9:00 a.m. - Noon | Jubilee Park
Stations of the Cross
April 8
11:00 a.m. | Church
Liturgy with Contemporary Music 12:00 p.m. | Church
Liturgy with Contemporary Music
Men and Boys Choir from Magdalen College 9:00 & 11:00 | Church April 8
Saint Michael 101 Luncheon
7:00 p.m. | Church
12:30 p.m. | Coke Activities Room
MARCH 31: Holy Saturday 8:30 a.m. | Holy Saturday Liturgy (BMC) 7:00 p.m. | Great Vigil of Easter, with incense (church)
April 8
APRIL 1: Easter Day see full schedule pg.8
Saint Michael Presents: The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford 7:00 p.m. Concert | Church Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear this amazing and historic choral group! See article, pg. 1
Liturgy of the Nails 7:00 p.m. | Saint Michael Chapel
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Overview Palm Sunday Reception Join us for Donkey and Donuts at the ESD porte cochere during the 10:00 a.m. hour. There will be refreshments, donkey photo-ops, and Palm Sunday activities. There are no Sunday classes this weekend. All ages welcome. ..................
Easter Flower Memorials If you would like to remember a loved one this Easter, fill out one of the Flower Memorial envelopes enclosed in the worship bulletin with the names of those you want to honor either in Memory or Thanksgiving and return it with your check by Sunday, March 25. Flower Memorial envelopes are also available at the reception desk. ..................
Brown Bag Bible Study Begins New Book Anew series will round out the year for the Brown Bag Bible Study. Beginning March 13 through May 8, we will be studying Prayers of the Old Testament, by Lynne M. Baab. If you have not been attending Brown Bag regularly, we welcome your attendance and know you will enjoy the camaraderie and learning opportunities. We meet on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Coke Activities Room. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Carr, peggy.carr@sbcglobal.net.
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Overview VBS: Save the Date June 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Vacation Bible School is open to all children ages 4 (as of June 4, 2018) to upcoming fifth graders. Youth, including upcoming sixth graders, and adults are encouraged to sign up as volunteers. Currently, we’re looking for VBS committee members. To join the VBS committee, contact Gabrielle Ott at gott@saintmichael.org
WOSM Day of Service Friday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. Jubilee Park & Community Center Join us for the second annual WOSM Day of Service at Jubilee Park & Community Center. We will garden, play Senior Bingo, read to children and so much more. This is a great way to come together in joyful service to the Jubilee Park community! Childcare will be available at the church from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration for childcare is required. To volunteer sign up at www.saintmichael.org/wosmdayofservice
Planning a Wedding? The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange offers a discount to members of our parish family who order wedding invitations. The discount extends to all printing needs. And this offer may be enjoyed whether or not the wedding takes place at our church! Call the store any time at (214) 521-3862 for details or to make an appointment with the Stationery Manager. 15
Pastoral Care Mind Heart Soul Ministry Steve Roland, co-founder of Mind Heart Soul Ministry, is returning to Saint Michael to speak on the topic of Alzheimer’s Disease. Specifically, Steve addresses the questions of how to make the hard choices of choosing venues of treatment, the impact of those choices on friends and family, and knowing when the time is right to make these decisions. Greg Pickens All are invited Sunday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor to meet Steve and hear about these important issues. Last fall Pastoral Care invited Steve to Saint Michael during the Adult Hour. He is the Ambassador for Faith Outreach and Chaplain for Silverado Memory Care. At that time, he spoke to us about faith and the aging process, especially as it applies to the broad spectrum of memory issues that are grouped under Alzheimer’s disease. His message was one of hope as he talked about the experiences and strategies that he passes on to the families in his charge. Steve is a friend to our parish and a valuable resource for those of us who are seeking memory care for the ones we love and even for ourselves as we age. Steve will be with us four times in 2018 with different programs addressing the sometimes challenging topic of care giving and memory care. Please join us in the Parlor at 10:00 a.m. on March 4, May 20, September 16, and December 2. All are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous meets on the first and third Sundays at 7:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org. Faith and Grief Ministry: Come to hear a guest speaker at the monthly luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 8, noon until 1:00 p.m. Share a meal at a facilitated table and hear others’ stories of how faith and grief have intersected in their lives following the loss of a loved one. There is no fee but your donation is greatly appreciated. Kindly make a reservation with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. The clergy contact is The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org.
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Prayer Ministry: Meets Thursday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. There is no formal speaker on this evening as prayer team volunteers will join in presenting very brief devotions on the meaning of each of the seven vigils. Come join us in this preparation for Holy Week. If you wish to have a light dinner with us, kindly make a reservation with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org ($10), or just come to participate in the program, a discussion of The Holy Hours - Seven Sacred Pauses. Lay Contact: Joan Faubion, joan.faubion@sbcglobal.net. Parish Nurse Sunday is March 18. Stop by the South Lanai where the Parish Nurse will be at her station to take blood pressures and provide material regarding environmental concerns: West Nile, Zika and Allergies. Contact: Dianne Boyd, R.N., dboyd@saintmichael.org. Praying Our Goodbyes. Pastoral Care Offers an Additional Mourning and Grief Support Ministry on March 21. The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer is leading a monthly gathering for those who have suffered loss and are grieving. Grief is a natural process for humans and to shorten or circumvent the grieving process is to invite illness and even severe depression. Using the research of noted author, Joyce Rupp, the gathering will encounter and identify our goodbyes in life, both big and small. All are welcome to join Hiltrude in the Parlor on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m. for further information, contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org. Care Giver Support Group meets on Mondays in the Parlor, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lay leader: Gayl Braymer, gaylbraymer@gmail.com, or 214-906-2170. Women’s Cancer Support Group meets on Mondays in the Parlor from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Staubaugh, charliestobaugh@gmail.com. Centering Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Bishop Moore Chapel. Contact: Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com.
Severino Stations of the Cross On Feburary 6, the parish had an unveiling of the Federico Severino Stations of the Cross which are on loan to the parish for 30 year from the Tia Collection. The Stations are in the Narthex of the Church. The Italian sculptor Federico Severino is well known in Italy where his artwork is on display at many churches and basilicas, including the Pantheon in Rome and the Cathedral of his native Brescia. Severino’s work inspired by sacred things has garnered acclaim by critics in the press in Italy, and he has participated in a number of exhibitions held at important public spaces and private galleries in Milan, Venice, Bergamo, Monza, Firenze, Brescia, Pietrasanta, Turin, Positano, and Capri. His works are also prominently displayed in various public spaces and private art collections, and included in the permanent collection of Pisa’s Centro Arte Moderna.” Watch the installation videos on our YouTube channel, @SMAADallas
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Youth Ministry
EYC Olympics During February while we all watched the Olympics the Jr. High EYC held an Olympics of their own.
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Grant Them Eternal Rest
not expected to be. No matter how we express that hope, we are each given opportunities to bear witness to Christ’s love every day.
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Beyond the individual expressions, we are called into corporate work, too. As a community, we are able to do more when we work together. The Saint Michael church family is one incredible group of people with nearly limitless potential. And perhaps that can seem almost paralyzing. When the sky’s the limit, the first step is often most difficult. So I ask you, as we are traveling this journey of Lent, to pray and listen to how God hopes to use us together as members of this faith family.
Robert Erb Gregory, December 2017, father of Kris Hawkins Rose Belle Seely Hopson, February 2, mother of David Hopson Earnest Gillins, February 4, brother-in-law of Dollie Smith Sally Alyce Stocker Maxson, February 8 Anne “Kathleen” Black Janssen, February 22, mother of Lynn Hood Willie Gillins, February 27, Brother-in-law of Dollie Smith Naomi Day Lee, February 27, mother of Susan Barta and John Lee Jr.
In only a few short weeks, we will be reminded of the grand sacrifice that Jesus made in order to show us the truth of love. As we remember and experience His passion story, we will be inspired to follow our own sacrificial path. The mission of the gospel is one that shines light in the darkest places and gives hope to the hopeless. In what ways can Saint Michael continue to expand our impact? In what ways can Saint Michael continue to extend the kingdom of God on earth?
Births
Our journey is far from over, and the work that we do together in this sacred place is work that can quite literally save the world. As we approach the end of our quiet, contemplative season of Lent, I invite you to dream about the impact you want to have both as an individual, and also as a member of this Saint Michael family. However God is calling us, we will go there together, because together, we can do so much more!
Great Expectations
We warmly welcome our newest members recently born into our parish family: Grace Pierrepont Rhodes February 7, 2018 Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes
We pray for members of our parish family who are expecting: Meghan and Ben Biddle Sarah and Austin Conway Caroline and Trey Marak
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Worship Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – BMC Tuesday, and Thursday 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 – SMC Sunday 7:30 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I – SMC 9:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite II – Church 9:00 a.m. – Joy – Saint Michael Chapel 9:00 a.m. - Discovery - Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School 11:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I - Church 11:00 a.m. – The Celebration - Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer and Eucharist Rite I - SMC 8:00 p.m. – Compline Service Canterbury House SMU
Parish Clergy The Reverend Dr. Christopher Girata Parish Rector The Reverend Dr. Bill Murray Parish Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Dr. Eric Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Modern Worship
Parish Vestry Margaret Spellings, Sr. Warden Sally Schupp, Jr. Warden Warren Houser, Warden at-Large Kathy Kelley, Treasurer Jim Skochdopole, Chancellor Margaret Cervin, Clerk Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, John Ellerman, Jane Greene, Whitney Grogan, Ben Leal, Jay Lipscomb, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Christine Paddock, Elizabeth L. Selzer, and Chris Wiley.
The Reverend Rich Towers Associate for Student Ministries at SMU The Reverend Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care
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