The Archangel September 2016

the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

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Labor Day Holiday: Church Offices Closed

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Information Meeting for Rector’s Cruise

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Saint Michael 101

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Vestry Meeting

The Institution of The Rev. Christopher Girata

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Men of Saint Michael Breakfast

Rector’s Institution Saturday, September 24

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Jump In When I was growing up, going to church on Sunday was never an option. No matter where we were, at home or traveling, we were in church on Sunday morning. And, we never missed Sunday School! I can still remember the names of most of my Sunday School teachers, parents of friends who were generous enough to make teaching me and other young people a priority. I’m very sure they could have done anything else with their time, such as visiting with friends during coffee hour or running errands while their own kids were in class, but they didn’t. Instead, they gave of their time and talent to teach.

Do you remember the people who taught you?

Do you remember that special person who saw something in you that you did not see in yourself, who gave you the confidence to try something new or to do something that was just a little scary? I bet each one of us can recall those special people in our lives whose loving hand guided us toward the person we have become.

That kind of generosity is something that I have witnessed many times in my few short weeks at Saint

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The People, Vestry, and Wardens of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Dallas, Texas Invite you to

The Institution of

The Reverend Christopher D. Girata as Their Eighth Rector

by The Right Reverend George R. Sumner Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas Saturday, the Twenty Fourth of September Two Thousand Sixteen Eleven O’clock in the Morning Reception to follow

Clergy: White Stoles

Institution

The Rt. Rev. Frank T. Griswold, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will deliver the sermon at the ceremony, and The Rt. Rev. George R. Sumner, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, will celebrate the Eucharist. A reception in the Garden Cloister will follow the Institution.

The Rt. Rev. Griswold

The Rev. Girata was called by the Vestry to be Saint Michael’s Rector in June and he started his ministry at the church on August 15. Previously, he served as Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Rt. Rev. Griswold, served as Presiding Bishop from 1998 to 2006, and consulted with Saint Michael’s Rector Search and Transition Committee. The Rt. Rev. Sumner, was elected the 7th Bishop of the Dallas Diocese in May, 2015 and was consecrated in November of last year.

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Watch the Institution online at saintmichael.org/live.

For Your Information

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Come and See

Welcome – Thank You – Back to School Sunday, August 21 was a busy day at Saint Michael and All Angels as we welcomed our new Rector, said thank you to our Interim Rector, and blessed all the students and teachers getting ready for a new school year.

The Rev. Chris Girata delivered his first sermon as Saint Michael’s Rector to an overflow crowd at the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services. During the 9:00 service, he joined Wardens Matt Waller and Kay Whelan in thanking The Very Rev. Doug Travis for his eight months as the church’s Interim Rector. Doug was presented an icon of Saint Michael along with a purse from the congregation. Students and teachers brought their backpacks which were blessed by the priests at every service.

The celebration continued in the Parlor and Garden Cloister with a reception highlighted by more than a dozen varieties of popcorn.

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Come and See

John 1:43-46

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Clergy Profile The Rev. Mary Lessmann Some priests discern the call to ordination while serving others, some hear it at church, but for The Rev. Mary Lessmann, she got the nudge amidst the noise and clamor of Chuck E. Cheese’s. Afterwards she entered a period of discernment, entered the process for ordination to the priesthood, and attended Perkins School of Theology at SMU. She was ordained in 2009 and has served at several churches in the diocese.

A native Texan, Mary grew up in Corpus Christi and attended Texas A&M where she met her husband, Russ. After graduation, they lived in North Texas and Mary worked as a CPA, but eventually chose part-time work to allow her to spend more time with her two sons, Parker and Mitchell.

Although Mary and Russ both were raised Roman Catholic, they became active members of St. Peter’s in McKinney. “We tried lots of Catholic churches with no luck,” she said. “Then my boss, who was a member of St. Peter’s – McKinney, suggested that we try the Episcopal Church. We walked in the first Sunday and looked at each other and said, ‘Ah…this is what we’ve been looking for,’ and we’ve been Episcopalian ever since.”

When she started working part-time, she also became a “church-nerd,” she said. “I remember going to my rector, Chuck Treadwell, and telling him how hungry I was to know more about scripture, our faith, and the history of the church. He said, ‘The best way to learn something is to teach it. Why don’t you start a class?’ So I did; I taught everything I was interested in learning. This eventually led to my taking Education for Ministry, which is a four-year lay seminary

education. During my first year of EfM I had an intense call experience – while at Chuck E. Cheese’s with my children!”

Her boys are now young adults. Parker, age 23, graduated from TCU last year and completed his first year as a middle school choir director in Garland. Mitchell, 21, will begin his senior year at Texas A&M in the fall with a math major and concentration in statistics.

The Lessmanns are a musical family. Mary plays guitar and sings, and both her sons play instruments and sing. “Russ and I joke that we’ve been going to the boys’ performances since middle school and we are still at it. We often get down to Texas A&M to see Mitchell perform with the Century Singers and we’ve become a fixture at Austin Academy Middle School concerts so we can see Parker direct his choirs.”

The family also enjoys travel and hiking, particularly in Colorado exploring different parts of the state. “We hiked a 14-er once (14,000 feet or more) – Quandary Peak. It almost killed me! But I absolutely love being in the midst of all that natural beauty and getting the payoff of a majestic view of a lake or a waterfall.”

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Mitchell, Russ, Mary, and Parker

Mary enjoys serving at Saint Michael and looks forward to teaching classes this fall. “I love preaching, leading worship, teaching adults, and helping those who are new to our church connect to the congregation.”

Clergy Profile The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care Greg Pickens has been on the road since he was born, almost. Greg was born in Oklahoma City, started 6th grade in New Orleans, and finished High School in Houston. He received a degree in economics from the University of Texas and worked as an accountant in Atlanta. He then worked as an executive recruiter in the computer services industry before using that background to be an applications manager for an international information services company. “I was traveling 100% of the time, having a great life,” Greg said.

Annie, Noralyn, and Greg He began his theological studies at Nashotah House in Wisconsin, and worked at a parish in downtown Milwaukee. It was there he met his wife, Noralyn, and her daughter Annie. Once he received his Master of Divinity degree he returned to the Diocese of Dallas. Greg has served three parishes in the Diocese of Dallas, Holy Trinity Garland, Saint Mark’s Irving, as well as Saint Michael and All Angels.

The Pickens family has been together for almost 10 years and Annie is now 17 years old. They have had Allie, their Doberman Pinscher, for 9 years. In his free time Greg enjoys golfing when the weather is nice, and photography. Greg is a longstanding fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners. Why, you ask? Because, as he says, he has a “thing for the underdogs.”

“Invitation, teaching, and pastoral care are the three pillars of my ministry,” Greg says. Out of the three, pastoral care tops his list. “If I could not do hospital visits, I could not be a priest. That’s ground zero. I enjoy everything about being a priest but that’s the lynchpin.”

Taking the long way to the priesthood, Greg’s rector at Holy Nativity in Plano first suggested that he might be called to ordained ministry and about one and a half years later, another priest friend reinforced the idea. “I have always been deep into all the churches I have been a part of,” he said. “It was other people looking at what I was doing and suggesting I think about it.”

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Adult Formation Fellowship Class

Sunday Classes 10:00-10:45 a.m.

All classes are open to everyone. For information on the weekly class offerings, please go to www.saintmichael.org/ adults. ..............

The Forum Saint Michael Chapel This class welcomes a variety of speakers exploring aspects of our faith. The first speaker through October is Rector Chris Girata speaking on “The History of Global Christianity.” He is followed by Lee Taft on “Perspectives on Aging,” and Dr. Mark Chancey from SMU on public schools and the Bible. In January Doug Travis will do a series on “Death, Salvation, and Eternal Life.” ..............

Bible Study Coke Activities Room Biblical experts address scripture from different perspectives. Dr. Elizabeth Lang looks at Biblical examples of our partnership with God in creation. Dr. Jamie ClarkSoles, Perkins School of Theology, addresses Women in the Bible, followed by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University, on “The Call to Action: Esther.” Fr. Tom Blackmon leads a series on “Healing.”

Parish Hall begins October 2 The Fellowship class is a place for people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s to gather for a lesson and conversation. On October 2, everyone gathers for a tasty breakfast Kick-Off and brief welcome by the class leader Fr. Bill Murray. The following weeks, Bill will lead a discussion on the Book of Exodus and invite class members to talk about what this scripture says to their lives today. ..............

Together ESD Library All are welcome - no reading, no preparation, just talking.

Being together requires a mix of Christ, love, forgiveness, and skill; join Noralyn and Greg Pickens in a survey of the priceless moments we all share as couples. Conversations will be guided by the wisdom of the Scriptures, our Book of Common Prayer as well as the insights from our collective experiences. If you were in the last series, you know we had a great time together. Finally, even if your spouse has other duties during the 10 o’clock hour, you are still welcome.

Beginning in January, The Rev. Mary Lessmann leads a series on “The Seven Deadly Sins.” .............. ..............

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Weekday Classes Weekday Bible and Book Classes

Monday Midday Book Study

All groups, unless otherwise indicated, welcome visitors and new members throughout the year.

Chapel Conference Room, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Saint Michael Episcopal School offers childcare for meetings, bible/book studies, and parishioner volunteering on Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 by appointment only. Please send email reservations to Jacynda Griego at jgriego@ smesdallas.org. ..............

Mondays Unending Conversation Group Coke Activities Room, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Discussion is facilitated by Nancy Solana, Ann Sentilles, and other members of the group and is based on books and videos reviewed and selected by Nancy West and Linda Westerberg.

All are welcome to join this class of inquisitive women seeking to learn more about their faith -- and the Church today. Marcus Borg’s The Heart of Christianity, has been foundational (new members will want to read it) and gave the group its name: “Discerning the heart of Christianity thus involves us in an ‘unending conversation.’”

The first book discussed this year is Krista Tippett’s Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters and How to Talk About It. The class will begin October 3.

Led by Mary Ann Webster and Elizabeth Lang Class begins September 12.

We will begin this year around the theme of “Engaging the Imagination.” The first class will be “Morning Has Broken.”

Come and see one another after the summer break, and let’s see how we can help one another grow. If you need more information, call Mary Ann at 972-523-3281. ..............

Women-Work-Word Chapel Conference Room, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

2nd and 4th Mondays, coordinated by Kathy Hayes and Blair Shaw. The Rev. Mary Lessmann is the discussion leader.

Are you a working woman? Are you craving spiritual connection, but know you can’t commit to one more thing?

Then this is the perfect group for you! Drop in when you can as we share fellowship, snacks, study, and prayer. Books are chosen by the group during the year. Bring a friend and join us. No preparation is necessary. This group meets all 12 months of the year. ..............

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Women of the Spirit The Edge Room, 9:30-11:00 a.m., Led by Emily Given All women are welcome to this discussion of books selected throughout the year. This group is a great place for fellowship, spiritual growth, and good conversations.

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Weekday Classes Tuesdays Education for Ministry

EfM is not for everyone since it challenges people to think and to examine their lives. For adults who want to grow in faithfulness, it is priceless.

Led by Elizabeth Lang. Evening session co-taught with Debra Griffin. Begins August 30.

Drake Room, 9:30 a.m. - Noon Drake Room, 6:30-9:15 p.m.

For further information, please contact Elizabeth Lang (langelizabeth66@gmail.com or 972-299-0938) or Shelly Vescovo svescovo@saintmichael.org. Partial scholarships available.

Want to get more? More personal connections, more spiritual depth, greater understanding of traditional and contemporary theology?

EfM is a program that combines study of Scriptures, Christian history, and theology with a focus on ordinary experience in order to discern God’s presence in one’s life. The program comes from the Episcopal seminary at Sewanee and has become famous for educating adults to see God acting through their lives as well as developing knowledge of scripture and theology. Although the commitment is serious, there is plenty of laughter and companionship in an EfM group.

EfM offers: • Ways to discern the presence of God • An experience of Christian community • In-depth study: Bible, church history, theology, ethics • Spiritual growth • Discussion informed by knowledge and theological reflection • Practical applications of faith EfM does NOT • Give quizzes, tests, term papers, or grades • Provide easy answers • Tell participants what to think • Confine itself to the Bible EfM costs • Time in study and weekly seminars for 9 months • Tuition ($350) Scholarship aid available • Four years to complete • Enrollment for one year at a time

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Brown Bag Bible Study Coke Activities Room, 11:00-12:00 a.m.

Led by Peggy Carr and Effie McCullough.

Class begins September 13.

Women of all ages are invited to attend. Each semester a different study booklet is used as a guide and typically focuses on a book of the Bible. The Year begins with Acts: Seeing God’s Power in Action. The study booklets can be purchased in the Saint Michael Bookshop. Preparation of about 40 minutes is recommended for each class. ..............

The Dad’s Lectionary Bible Study Edge Room, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Led by Greg Pickens There will be food for our fellowship time provided by the group. After eating we spend an hour in the scriptures, discerning what the readings for the upcoming Sunday have for us as family men. Want to know more? Call Greg Pickens at 214-363-5471. All are welcome and you don’t need to be a Dad. ..............

Saint Michael Reader’s Book Club Parlor, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 1st Tuesdays Led by Neal Hern Everyone is welcome to a discussion of great books! Books for the fall are Dewey: The Small Town Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron, California Boys by Axel Schwarz, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, and H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald.

Weekday Classes Wednesdays Men’s Lectionary Bible Study Coke Activities Room, 7:15-8:15 a.m.

Coordinated by Andy McCarthy The readings for the upcoming Sunday provide material for rich discussion. No preparation necessary. ..............

Women’s Spiritual Conversation Group Chapel Conference Room, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Led by Shelly Vescovo All women who work at home or outside the home are welcome to an early morning study group to start your day.

Each week, small portions of a book on spiritual growth and prayer and at times a relevant novel, are open for interpretation and discussion. This conversational size group meets weekly September - July. The facilitator is Shelly Vescovo, although every member of the group participates in leadership and in choosing reading materials. The first book we are reading is The Meaning Of Jesus by Marcus Borg and N. T. Wright. ..............

Imaging the Word Bible Study Chapel Conference Room, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Led by Karen Wiley The Bible and the arts are inherently and historically linked.

Since the 4th century in the Christian era, congregations have been guided by the lectionary’s imaginative and disciplined journey through the Bible. Through the use of these readings and the liturgy, music, colors, movements, and celebrations of the church year, the Bible and the arts can be brought together in a significant way. Imaging the Word is a resource providing visual arts, music, photography, prose, poetry, prayers, and commentary based on each Sunday’s lectionary readings. The class is open to everyone anytime, September - May.

The Art and Practice of Meditation Bride’s Room, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Coordinated by Julia Beckel

Benefits of meditation include: attaining greater awareness of God within, an enhanced sense of happiness/contentment, calming your mind by decreasing your metabolic rate and lowering your heart rate, increasing clarity and focus, decreasing daily frustrations, and supporting the immune system.

The class begins with a reading and moves into meditation for the remainder of the hour together. Even if you have tried to meditate before and were for some reason unable to, perhaps the many new and creative opportunities offered in this class will access this beneficial practice for you. And we all will have the support of the group to help us along.

The class is open to all ages and it is co-ed. ..............

The Enneagram

Coke Activities Room, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster September 28 - November 30 In our Christian walk we strive to know and love God, our neighbor and ourselves. The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that helps us to learn more about ourselves so that we might learn more about how we are in relationship with God and with the people most important to us.

In learning the Enneagram we discover characteristics and motivations of our personality – one of nine types. More than this, the Enneagram helps guide us in the spiritual work that is ours to do. The Enneagram has ancient roots. The Christian Desert Fathers and Mothers defined the nine personality types as early as the third or fourth century and used the system for spiritual direction and growth. In the modern era, the Jesuits rediscovered the Enneagram and continue its use in spiritual formation.

This class which will utilize the DVD curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram master and a very entertaining presenter. We will meet in the Coke Room 11

Weekday Classes for nine sessions beginning Wednesday, September 28 and continuing through November 30 (with a break November 23 for Thanksgiving). If you would like to participate this fall offering or have questions, please contact Mary Ann Webster at maryannwebster@gmail.com or 972-523-3281.

There is no charge for the class, but we need your registration to order materials ..............

Living the Cross: Faith Across Borders Chapel Conference Room, 6:30-7:45 October 19 - November 30 (except November 23) The Rev. Hunter Ruffin This new class will explore the many borders that we cross each day without realizing it. Mission and Outreach not only means service in both local and global contexts, but it means addressing the borders we encounter in our personal, civic and professional lives. Current books will be the basis for lecture and discussion. ..............

Thursdays Men’s Lectionary Bible Study

Coke Activities Room, 7:00-8:00 a.m.

Coordinated by David Loomis This men’s group meets to discuss the lessons for the current week from the Lectionary, exploring ways in which the passages speak to everyday life and our own spiritual journey.

Lessons and commentary are emailed early each week to enable participants to familiarize themselves with the material. On a rotating basis, participants facilitate discussion by studying the lessons and reviewing available information on the subject. Following the session, those participants who have time to do so move on to the Flying Fish nearby in Preston Center for breakfast. ..............

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Community Bible Study

Chapel Conference Room, 9:15-10:30 Led by Pamela Theodore This is a Bible study group for women of all ages. We are blessed with women with young children, women in middle age, and women who are grandmothers. It is reminiscent of being in a kitchen at the holidays with so many generations of women cooking and sharing. Class begins with fellowship at 9:15 followed by Bible study. This year’s study will be the book of Deuteronomy. ..............

Holy Reading Parlor, 2:00-3:00 October 27 – November 17 and during Lent 2016 Nancy Somodevilla and Gloria Hocking Ever want to stop the world and get off? Have a little peace and quiet? Come to Lectio Divina, a focused way of reading scripture, poetry, songs, and prose. The meditation will slow the pace of life a bit, the readings will inspire, the prayer will connect you to God and others. ..............

Retreats Retreats Advent Retreat with Paula D’Arcy Saturday, December 3 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Tickets $10

Being Guided

By A Star At the heart of our common journey is a mystery above our human comprehension. But it is this mystery we are called to embody, and this star we follow still.

Paula D’Arcy is a writer, retreat leader, and conference speaker who travels widely in the United States, Canada and abroad. She is President of the Red Bird Foundation which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need and furthers a ministry to those in prison and those living in third world or disadvantaged cultures. ..............

Lent Retreat with Brother James Koester Saturday, March 4, 2017 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 Quiet Day 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.

Brother James Koester currently serves as the Superior of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge MA. Before becoming Superior he was the Senior Brother at SSJE’s rural monastery, Emery House in West Newbury MA where he rediscovered a childhood dream to be a farmer. He came to SSJE 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. ..............

A Holy Week Retreat with Lee Taft Saturday, April 15, 2017 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Tickets $10

Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and New Life Nationally recognized lawyer and ethicist Lee Taft will explore the interrelationship between repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation, and will address how to go about healing broken relationships. He will examine specific techniques for confronting wrongdoing and arriving at solutions that can bring individual peace.

Taft has received national acclaim for his assertion that apology can be a primary vehicle by which to ameliorate wrong and a way to heal the whole. In 2004, Taft was hired by the City of Dallas to guide it through the police department’s well publicized “fake drug scandal.” Madeleine Johnson, then Dallas City Attorney, said of Taft: “He’s an extraordinary human being who can focus on the legal issues, but at the same time understand the moral needs to address the victims and their needs.” In 2007, Taft helped Stanford University Medical Center to design and implement a plan to deal with unexpected medical outcomes, which may or may not involve mistakes.

Taft, left his Dallas legal practice in 1996 to complete a degree at Harvard Divinity School and served a year as its acting Dean of Students.

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Distinguished Lecture Series Distinguished Lectures This year, the Saint Michael and All Angels Robert E. Ratelle Distinguished Lecture Series is proud to welcome Dr. Amy Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University, as a visiting scholar.

Dr. Levine will come to Saint Michael three times during the year addressing the theme of

Biblical Tales Of Community: Identity, Conversation, and Engagement Our faith establishes our identity as children of God.

How am I Called to Be With Others?

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When My Action Impacts Others: David and Bathsheba

10:30 When Others Make Demands: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman

February 12 10:00 When Others Define Themselves: The Story of Sarah and Hagar ..............

April 1, Let Us Go Forth Into the World 9:15 When We Leave Home: Abraham and Sarah 10:30 When Worlds Collide: Joshua and Rahab

April 2 10:00 When the World Is Next Door: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Our faith calls us to respond to others, recognizing them as children of God.

Reservations are requested for the two Saturday lectures. The charge is $10 per person.

Our faith challenges us to interact with all of God’s creation in a particular way.

Consult the Sunday School schedule for her Sunday talks, which are free.

Dr. Levine uses stories of Biblical characters to bring us into conversation with scripture and to reflect on how our own lives can be seen in these stories.

You may register for the Saturday lectures online at www. saintmichael.org.

October 15, Who Am I called to Be? 9:15

The Call to Speak About Church and State: Daniel in Babylon

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The Call to Discipleship: Mary and Martha

October 16 10:00 The Call to Action: Queen Esther 14

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Fellowship Singles -N- Saints Singles-N-Saints builds community and friendships in the context of the larger church. Programs are social, spiritual, and educational, while being just plain fun! During the year, we invite everyone to join us for a Fall kick-off party, Christmas Party, Advent Home Communion, Super Bowl Party, Easter Brunch and also some spring fun with a cooking class, a sailing trip on the lake and much more.

PT Cruisers Hit the Bank in September The PT Cruisers travel to the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Dallas for a free tour September 15. An “on your own” lunch at Sammy’s BBQ will follow the tour. The bus leaves the church on Thursday, September 15 at 9:30.

Deadline for reservations is Sunday, September 11.

Make your reservations for each event with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761. ..............

St. Mary’s Guild Since 1950, St. Mary’s Guild has provided opportunities for service and fellowship to women who prefer evening meetings. Outreach opportunities are held at different times to accommodate our membership.

St. Mary’s Guild welcomes new members to join one of our four Bake Teams. Each team member provides home-baked goodies and staffs the “Yield to Temptation” table one Sunday morning a month from September through May. All proceeds benefit Family Outreach Dallas, Hopeful Solutions, or other charitable organizations.

St. Mary’s Guild members represent a wide cross-section of women at Saint Michael. It is a fun group and a great place to “get involved,” especially if volunteer time is limited. You are welcome at any meeting. Please contact stmarysguild@ yahoo.com or Cissy Humphrey at 214-521-4314 for more information or stop by the Bake Table in the Lanai on Sundays. ..............

Prime Timers The Prime Timers gathers more mature members of Saint Michael, generally ages sixty-five plus, although everyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of each month, September through May, excluding December and January. In-house luncheon programs, on the first Thursday, present book reviews, performances by actors or musicians, interesting lectures from the business or arts community, or talks from favorite journalists. On the third Thursday, the ‘P.T. Cruisers’ take trips to interesting area locations.

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Men of Saint Michael Come enjoy coffee, a Rusty Taco, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael on the last Friday of every month. The cost is $5.00 to cover breakfast. The Reverend Bill Murray will be talking about the book of Exodus. Join us from 7:008:00 in the Coke Activities Room. For more information contact Bill Murray at bmurray@saintmichael.org.

September 30 Exodus 2:1-10 Who is Drawn from the Water?

October 28 Exodus 3-4: Moses and the Burning Bush.

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Mission and Outreach

Calling All Parishioners! Mission and Outreach Parish Council Meetings Beginning this fall, Mission and Outreach Ministries will host parish-wide meetings to help shape the future of Saint Michael and All Angels’ ministries to the wider community. During these meetings, parishioners have the opportunity to get involved with different Mission and Outreach ministries and to shape the future of Mission and Outreach at Saint Michael and All Angels.

The work of the Mission and Outreach Parish Council is to lift up the voices of as many parishioners as possible by offering a seat at the table for shaping our future. The discussions held at the council go to the Mission and Outreach Leadership Team for consideration and discernment. Over time, the ideas generated through the council meetings will help the Leadership Team in discerning where God is calling Saint Michael and All Angels in future outreach ministries.

Fall Date:

October 27, 2016 - Coke Activities Room 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Spring Date:

March 4, 2017 - Coke Activities Room

Local Outreach Ministries North Dallas Shared Ministries

The Gathering

Focus: Food/Hunger, Emergency Aid, Job Training

Focus: Food/Hunger

North Dallas Shared Ministries provides various services to people in need including food, clothing, and healthcare assistance. Like many nonprofit organizations, North Dallas Shared Ministries relies heavily on volunteers to support its day to day operations.

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit http://www.ndsm.org.

The Gathering is an active ministry in downtown Dallas with a primary focus on creating a community for homeless persons. Every other month, Saint Michael and All Angels prepares a hot meal for The Gathering and serves the meal on that afternoon. The cooking begins on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. and is served to members of The Gathering at 1:00 p.m. To volunteer for The Gathering, please contact Lane Clarke at lanekclark@ gmail.com.

In addition to volunteering at North Dallas Shared Ministries, Saint Michael and All Angels collects food on behalf of North Dallas Shared Ministries three times a year. Volunteers are needed to help collect grocery bags, staple shopping lists to the bags, and to help with taking food to North Dallas Shared Ministries each week. For more information on how you can help, please contact The Rev. Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org.

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Genesis Cooks Focus: Food/Hunger From September to June, the Genesis Cooks provide a hot meal for the women and children that reside at Genesis Shelter. If you are interested in volunteering with Genesis Cooks, please contact Maria Martin at mariaomartin@ sbcglobal.net.

Mission and Outreach Austin Street Shelter

By Our Love

Focus: Food/Hunger

Focus: Food/Hunger

Austin Street Shelter is a nonprofit organization located in downtown Dallas. Started by members of Saint Michael and All Angels, the parish continues to serve the men and women that stay at Austin Street Shelter.

On the first Wednesday of each month, parishioners gather to serve a hot meal of meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, and cookies to the 325 men and women staying in the shelter that evening. The food is prepared the night before at Saint Michael and All Angels.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the food. If you are interested in cooking for Austin Street Shelter, please contact Randy Rekerdres at randy@rek-ins.com. To volunteer to serve the food at Austin Street Shelter, please contact Rita Davis at rrdavis@aol.com.

On the third Monday of each month, parishioners go to Oak Cliff to serve approximately 50 people living in one of the residence halls operated by AIDS Services of Dallas. Each person volunteering for a particular month brings a portion of the meal to be served that evening. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with serving, bringing portions of the meal, and simply being with others that are in need of love and support. To learn more about By Our Love, please contact Kelly Giron at kellyh5978@yahoo.com.

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Meals on Wheels Focus: Food/Hunger Meals on Wheels is a ministry that is squarely focused on providing food for those that are not able to provide for themselves. Each day, a driver delivers meals to members of our community and provides them with a warm smile. Drivers volunteer two to three hours of their time once a month to drive meals to elderly and shut-ins throughout the community. On Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, the regular drivers are given a break, and it is a great opportunity to get the entire family involved in doing outreach ministry work. For more information about Meals on Wheels or to volunteer as a driver, please contact Betsy Cox at 214-689-2210 or Mary Bartholow, 214-528-5651 or mary.bar@sbcglobal.net.

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Food for Kids Focus: Food/Hunger In September each year, Saint Michael and All Angels raises money to support the Food 4 Kids initiative, which provides a backpack filled with nutritious food for children that are at critical risk for hunger over the weekend. Volunteers are needed to help staff the Food 4 Kids table during the month of September.

If you are interested in helping the Food 4 Kids fundraiser, please contact Sallie Plummer at salliewplummerphd@gmail. com. ..............

Jubilee Park and Community Center Focus: Community revitalization Jubilee Park and Community Center grew out of an initiative started by Saint Michael and All Angels parish nearly 20 years ago. As the parish worked to revitalize one of the poorest neighborhoods in Dallas, Jubilee Park and Community Center emerged from the work that Saint Michael and All Angels accomplished in the neighborhood. Today, the community center offers a myriad of ways for parishioners to get involved in serving the Jubilee community. Volunteer opportunities include senior lunch every Wednesday and Friday, the after school program, and Jubilee summer camp.

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Mission and Outreach Park and Community Center hosts special events like the Back to After School Bash, National Night Out, I Believe in Angels, Thanksgiving and Christmas Luncheons, La Posada, Mother-Daughter Tea, and many, many more.

To get involved with Jubilee Park and Community Center, parishioners can contact Allison Iyescas, Development Associate and Volunteer Coordinator, at 214-887-1364 or volunteer@jubileecenter.org, visit www.jubileecenter.org, or contact Beth Hise at jbhise@att.net.

Support Jubilee Park’s Young Leaders Organization There is room for mentors and advisors to participate in Jubilee Park’s Young Leaders group. Jubilee Young Leaders is a group of young professionals that host year-round networking and volunteer opportunities including a spring carnival, fall fundraiser, school supply sorting, educational events, and more! The group is committed to improving lives and strengthening the Jubilee community. To participate contact Allison at AIyescas@jubileecenter.org.

International Outreach Ministries Sancti Spiritus, Cuba Focus: Companion Relationship/Anglican Communion

Jubilee Plans a Full Fall Schedule You Can Be Apart of It Here are some key events and dates for Jubilee activities this fall.

September 8 Back to After School Bash

Kristin Lambeth kristinlambeth@gmail.com October 4 National Night Out from 5:30-7:30

Mary Ann Minnehan marianneminnehan@yahoo.com November 17 Thanksgiving Luncheon

Chair Beth Hise, jbhise@att.net December 10

I Believe In Angels Chairs Maria Martin mariaomartin@sbcglobal.net and Nancy Moore nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com

December 15 Christmas Luncheon

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For the past few years, Saint Michael and All Angels has fostered a relationship with a parish in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba in coordination with the Diocese of Cuba. As the relationship blossomed, Saint Michael and All Angels was able to assist our sister parish with the purchase of a new parish building and renovations to that building. In October 2015, Saint Michael and All Angels made a final trip to Cuba to assist the parish with installing a new kitchen for the community in Cuba. For more information about the relationship with the parish in Cuba, please contact The Rev. Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org. ..............

Tela, Honduras Mission Trip Focus: Christian formation, Healthcare, Construction The mission trip to Tela, Honduras is an adult-focused mission that usually takes place during the month of February.

Over the course of 7-8 days, parishioners travel to Honduras to work in partnership with the local parish and school. In addition to working with community in Tela, parishioners also work alongside 4 other communities in the surrounding area. The bulk of the work completed by parishioners includes providing fluoride treatments for 500-600 children and construction projects that will assist the sustainability of the parish, the school, or the surrounding communities.

Mission and Outreach The cost to go on the mission trip is around $1,400 per person and includes all transportation, room, and board. All ages are welcome, no language skills are required as we work closely with bilingual students, and the physical requirements are minimal. For more information about the mission trip to Tela, please contact George Baldwin at gbinvest@swbell.net.

Tela, Honduras Informational Meeting September 11 The Honduras Mission Trip will be hosting an informational meeting on September 11 in the Coke Activities Room. All parishioners who are interested in learning more about the mission trip to Tela are encouraged to join us for an evening of fellowship, prayer, and fun while learning about the mission trip. During the meeting, parishioners will learn more about the activities that we do while in Honduras, costs of trip, and deadlines for making payments to go on the Spring 2017 trip. You can RSVP for the meeting at www.saintmichael.org/ HondurasInfo2017. ..............

Honduras Threads Mission Trip Focus: Microfinance Honduras Threads was started in 2002 during an Episcopal Church mission trip. Quickly, it turned into a year-around mission with the trip as a component. Honduras Threads works with six sewing co-ops in rural communities outside Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. There are more than 50 members in the six cooperatives.

Honduras Threads includes year-round work as orders are fulfilled. Volunteers are needed to help with order fulfillment, tagging new items, and helping at shows around the country.

In addition, Saint Michael and All Angels parish supports a mission trip to Honduras to work with the cooperatives in an effort to improve the business acumen of the women that are the driving force behind the success of Honduras Threads.

If you are interested in learning more about Honduras Threads, please contact M’Lou Bancroft at mlou@hondurasthreads. org or Melanie McGill at melanie.mcgill@gmail.com. ..............

Amistad Mission - Bolivia Focus: Pilgrimage, Ministry of Presence Bolivia is one of the poorest and least developed countries in Latin America, where 64 percent of the people live at or below the poverty level. The Amistad children’s village and rural development programs actively respond to the needs of the poor in Bolivia and prayerfully seek solutions for the root causes of poverty and abuse. With the aid of its U.S. church partners and volunteers, Amistad fosters change in communities and the lives of individuals.

Each year in the early fall, Saint Michael and All Angels makes a pilgrimage to Amistad to visit the children living in the house supported by Saint Michael and All Angels and to work alongside members of the community. For more information about Amistad, please contact Richard and Maria D’Antoni via email at richard@dantonipartners.com.

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Welcome Ministries Saint Michael 101 Want to know more about becoming a member of Saint Michael and All Angels, or do you have friends interested in joining our church? The Rev. Bob Johnston is leading a lively, fast-paced, and fun dinner on Sunday, September 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Come meet our new Rector Chris Girata, as well as the Clergy and Vestry. Get to know us and learn about our ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Dinner and childcare provided.

Jump In – Be a Welcome Agent at Saint Michael Remember the first time you visited Saint Michael? You were probably nervous, anxious, even scared.

All anxiety goes away, however, when a person with a friendly face extends a hand and says, “Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels.” Even after years of membership, it feels good when someone says, “I’m glad to see you today.” Be that person who makes our guests feel special and want to come back, and our parishioners glad they came to church. Join the Welcome Ministry!

In a time of exciting change at Saint Michael, we need current parishioners to help new families feel welcome and answer questions or give directions. Everyone needs to be an active participant in making Saint Michael the most welcoming, God-filled church in Texas! To see how you can be a part of this ministry, email Jessica Clements at jess.k.pfef@gmail. com. A kick-off greeters gathering will be held next month to sign up for specific posts and hear more about what is involved.

Adult Confirmation Preparation Class Begins September 28 Interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and the way of life it offers? Whether you are joining Saint Michael or simply need a refresher course, join us to learn more about the faith, worship, and practices of the Church.

For those who are new to Saint Michael, the course serves as preparation for adults seeking confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church which will be Sunday, November 6th at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop George Sumner presiding.

Confirmation Preparation will be led by The Rev. Bill Murray and The Rev. Greg Pickens on Wednesday evenings (Sept. 28 - Nov. 2) from 6:30- 8:00 in the Coke Activities Room with free dinner and childcare (for ages 3 & under). Contact Ann Mills (amills@saintmichael.org) for more information.

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For Your Information Evangelism Conference with the Presiding Bishop Evangelism Matters, an Episcopal Church Evangelism Conference on November 18-19 in Dallas is for anyone who would like to learn more about evangelism and available resources to share our faith.

This innovative churchwide event is co-sponsored

by Forward Movement and the Presiding Bishop’s Office, and is hosted by the Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Transfiguration, where the activities will be held.

“Evangelism Matters is an exciting venture which will allow Episcopalians to share, learn, and grow our capacity for evangelism,” commented The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, the Presiding Bishop’s Canon for Evangelism and Reconciliation. “People often speak as if Episcopalians don’t ‘do’ evangelism, and that’s just not true. We’re serious about sharing good news and growing new relationships everywhere.”

“I am thrilled that Forward Movement will be working closely with the Presiding Bishop’s office to host a churchwide gathering focused on evangelism,” noted The Rev. Canon Scott Gunn, Executive Director of Forward Movement. “As we all seek to live out the Jesus Movement, this gathering focused on evangelism will inspire Presiding Bishop Michael Curry attendees to share the Good News and provide specific resources to help them in their work.”

A planning group led by Carrie Boren Headington, Missioner for Evangelism in the Diocese of Dallas, and Anne Rudacille Schmidt of the Diocese of Dallas have been hard at work shaping the gathering and the speakers.

Bishop Michael Curry, plus plenary sessions and workshops by evangelism leaders. A portion of the Saturday events will be webcast to allow for individual and group viewing during conventions, discussion groups, and local evangelism gatherings.

For more information contact The Rev. Spellers at sspellers@ episcopalchurch.org or The Rev. Gunn at sgunn@ forwardmovement.org.

Saint Michael Vestry Member Elected to National TENS Board Elizabeth Luhn Selzer, a member of Saint Michael’s Vestry, has been elected to the National Board of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). Serving a multi-year term, she will represent the Diocese of Dallas, and Saint Michael and All Angels Church.

Elizabeth Luhn Selzer TENS works with Episcopal dioceses, churches, and individuals throughout the country: training, encouraging, nurturing, and supporting stewardship and giving programs.

Elizabeth was nominated to serve on the board by Diocese of Dallas Bishop George Sumner with the encouragement of The Very Reverend Doug Travis, former Interim Rector at Saint Michael.

In addition to serving on the Vestry, Selzer is Major Gift Officer for the Texas Ballet Theater and volunteers at Jubilee Park and Community Center and the Junior League of Dallas.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care ministries at Saint Michael reach out in love to embrace people’s lives when they are in need, when they hurt, when they celebrate, when they are sick, when they need a friend.

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Praying Prayer is communicating with God. When the road of life gets steep, prayer gives us traction. At Saint Michael there are many prayer ministries to meet the needs of all of us. www. saintmichael.org/pastoralcare/prayer

Prayer Ministry: The prayer ministry is made up of the Sunday Service Prayer Teams, the Daily Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Centering Prayer Group, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

The Prayer Ministry meets as a group on the third Thursday of each month in the Coke Activities Room. Our evening meetings start at 6:00 and end at 7:30. A light dinner is offered for $10. Please RSVP to Katherine Bowen – kbowen@ saintmichael.org.

This year’s programs are: Speaker The. Rev. Bob Johnston – “My Journey With God”

October 20, 2016 Carrie Headington – Missioner for Evangelism “Dallas Harvest Intercessory Prayer Network” November 17, 2016 The Rev. Dr. Samira Izadi Page from Gateway of Grace December 15, 2016 Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light – SMC 6:00 p.m.

January 19, 2017 The. Rev. Christopher Girata

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March 16, 2017

May 18, 2017 Annual Crawfish Boil – Garden Cloister ($15/person)

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Date September 15, 2016

February 16, 2017 The Rt. Rev. George Sumner

Sunday Service Prayer Teams Sunday Service Prayer teams are dedicated to learning and teaching about the significance of prayer in one’s spiritual life.

Team members serve by praying with and on behalf of those presenting their prayer requests for need, care, healing, and thanksgiving, following Eucharist at each service on Sunday mornings. Team members receive ongoing training and lift all prayer requests in confidence. For information on how you can participate, please contact the lay leaders: Mary Ruth McKenney, maryruthmckenney@gmail.com and Maria D’Antoni, maria@dantonipartners.com ..............

Centering Prayer Group You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:00, in the Clergy Conference Room, to engage in Centering Prayer. 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 lay leader, Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com, for more information. ..............

Daily Intercessory Prayer Ministry This ministry offers daily prayers from requests online prayer requests or through the pastoral care office. All prayer requests are kept in strict confidence. Intercessors may pray at home or in the Bishop Moore Chapel. For more information please contact Terry Demler, tsdemler@gmail.com. ..............

Pastoral Care Prayer Shawl Ministry

Care Givers Support Group

Knitting Prayer Shawls is a “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. The shawls are then blessed by the clergy and the congregation in Sunday services before they are given to those in need. This has been an effective ministry in extending the love of our parish to those who are hurting or ill. To date, over 2,000 shawls have been knitted and given by this ministry. Bring your needles and join this group who meet every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Coke Activities Room. For more information, please contact Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail. com.

Care Givers Support Group meets twice monthly to provide support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. The mission is to make resources available for all members of the parish who are in the role of care giving. Our September meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 6 (due to the Labor Day holiday) and on Monday, September 19. Generally, 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

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Caring Saint Michael’s Caring ministries provide support and compassion to those facing life challenges and difficulties. www.saintmichael.org/pastoralcare/caring ..............

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s Cancer Support Group

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. In September, the group will only meet on September 18, due to the Labor Day holiday. This group is open to both men and women. More information is available by contacting The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhearn@aol.com

Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term support system. It is a place to get information, referrals, feedback, and a feeling of safety from other women who have experienced cancer and from those who are in the fight right now. A licensed professional counselor meets with the group weekly.

The group meets Mondays, 1:45 in the Parlor (there will be no meeting Labor Day, September 5). Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@ stobaugh.net.

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Card Ministry The Card Ministry, working with the Pastoral Care office, stays in touch with parishioners by sending cards of sympathy on the deaths of loved ones. To the homebound, cards are sent in celebration of birthdays and holidays. Cards are also sent to families when a new child is born. For information, contact Pat Moore, dwpjmoore@yahoo.com ..............

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Recovery Advocates This ministry is made up of volunteers who work to provide the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of those who experience substance abuse or other addictions. For more information or any help navigating the recovery community, please contact The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@ saintmichael.org.

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Pastoral Care Touch-Base Phone Ministry Touch-Base Phone Ministry is a voice at the other end of the telephone representing the entire parish of Saint Michael, its clergy, and staff. This caring voice checks on those who have had a recent loss, or checks on those who are homebound to see how they are feeling and stays in touch as our parishioners go through stages of grief or specific life and health situations.

For more information contact Barbara Henley, bhenleyusa@ hotmail.com or Katy Davis, katyd_73120@yahoo.com. ..............

Stephen Ministry A Stephen Minister is someone who will walk beside you while you are hurting—listening to you, praying for you, and encouraging you. Saint Michael and All Angels offers a very dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, please contact Stephen Ministry Leader Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net or The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@saintmichael.org. Also, if being a Stephen Minister sounds like a ministry is a good fit for you, applications, training will be available 2017. ..............

Grief Ministries: Faith and Grief Luncheon Ministry A Faith and Grief Luncheon is scheduled on the second Thursday of each month in the Coke Activities Room at 12 :00 Noon. There is no charge for the luncheon but donations are greatly appreciated. Make reservations at www.faithandgrief. org. This ministry provides a safe place to talk about one’s grief and to hear a speaker who has been through the loss of a loved one. The discussion tables are facilitated by trained

and experienced leaders and the program is introduced by a member of the clergy. Questions: contact Lay Leader, Meg Badgett, mmbadgett@gmail.com or The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@saintmichael.org. ..............

“Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief” A six-week grief workshop, will be held at Saint Michael on Thursday evenings from October 6 to November 10 led by Diane Pennington of the Faith and Grief organization. The workshop will meet from 6:00-8:00 in the Chapel Conference Room. There is no fee and registrations will be made through Katherine Bowen. For more information, contact: Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. ..............

Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light: The loss of loved ones can be especially difficult during the Christmas season. On Thursday, December 15 at 6:00, we will once again have a special candlelight service of comfort and peace as we remember and celebrate the blessings of life. Sacred Music Artist Ana Hernandez will once again join us as a special guest musician, along with favorite Candlelight Mass musicians Brice Beaird and Trey Boothe. Contact: The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@saintmichael.org ..............

Serving Our serving ministries meet people where they are in their life-spiritual journey with programs that share experiences, provide information, strengthen resolve, and build mind and body. www.saintmichael.org/pastoralcare/serving ..............

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Pastoral Care Parish Nurse Ministry

Congregational Care Ministries

The Saint Michael Parish Nurse Ministry is made up of professional Registered Nurses from our parish. Among other services, they maintain a station in the South Lanai on the third Sunday of each month taking blood pressures and providing information regarding the focus of health awareness for the month. The focus on September 18 is Children’s Health. We will look at immunizations and basic first aid for children. This will be a great reminder as the school year begins. Contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org.

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Blood Drive Saint Michael’s Parish Nurse Ministry, with the American Red Cross, sponsors two blood drives each year. Saint Michael parishioners have generously given of this gift of life that has aided many of our own parishioners as well as others in need. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, October 30. Contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org. ..............

Lay Eucharistic Visitors Lay Eucharistic Visitors are teams of trained parishioners who take the Holy Communion to members in the hospital, at home, or in assisted living facilities.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors provide a loving service by taking the Eucharist and visiting with those who cannot be in church. This is a great ministry for all people – single, married, and families!

For more information, contact Lay Leader, Ruthie Garrett,

Extended Care Cooks is a ministry made up of volunteers who like to cook and are available to provide a delicious meal to parishioners in need. For information contact, Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael.org, or Gay Rekerdres, gayrek@ sbcglobal.net. ..............

Funeral Reception Guild Funeral Reception Guild is made up of volunteers who humbly, quietly, and lovingly bake cookies, prepare the trays and reception table, and make certain that the receptions are ready for bereaved families.

For more information, contact Ann Mills, amills@ saintmichael.org, or Gayle Kesinger, gkesinger@tx.rr.com. ..............

Good Shepherds Good Shepherds is a 30-year old ministry that has over 100 volunteers who are responsible for tending to their ‘flock’ in their specific neighborhoods by staying in touch regarding health needs and celebrations and welcoming newcomers. The city of Dallas has been divided into regions by this ministry with regional Shepherds and individual neighborhood Shepherds. This ministry follows the biblical commands to “love one another” and “I came not to be served but to serve.”

Contact, Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael.org, or Judy Cole, judycole2012@gmail.com.

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The Farmers Market Saint Michael’s Farmers Market to Honor Police Police Departments from Dallas, University Park, Highland Park, SMU, and DART will be honored by Saint Michael’s Farmers Market on Saturday, September 10.

“Day in and day out these men and woman provide us a safe community in which to live and work,” said John Ellerman, Chair of the Farmers Market Committee. “Showing our gratitude is the least we can do.” Organized by committee member Steve McKenney, the officers and their families have been invited to the market where they will be feted with pie, ice cream, special discount prices from vendors, and popsicles for the kids.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will be concluding one of its most successful seasons ever on September 17, with its customers averaging more than 500 on Saturday mornings.

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market featured food preparation demonstrations by Chef Jed Demler, visits from the nearby fire station with its pumper truck, and special recipes for every guest using food that could be purchased from the vendors.

Planning already is underway for next season.

Saint Michael Presents Saint Michael Presents Concert to be Nationally Broadcast

2016-2017 Season to Feature Christmas Concert The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Conspirare will present its acclaimed Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11 to open this year’s Saint Michael Presents season. In addition to traditional carols the group will include classical, pop, and folk selections in its concert guaranteed to delight the entire family. Then, on Sunday, March 5, 2017 Saint Michael Presents will feature The Vocal Majority. This 100+ member men’s vocal ensemble has performed for hundreds of 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.

The November 2014 Saint Michael Presents concert, “Pipedreams Live” will be broadcast nationally by American Public Radio on Sunday, September 25. The concert, which featured music directors James Diaz and Hyeon Jeong and other area organists, can be heard in Dallas/Fort Worth on WRR-Classical 101 at 10:00 p.m.

Organists with Michael Barone

Music Director James Diaz to Perform at Myerson Symphony Center Pipedreams Live, which was a Saint Michael Presents concert in 2014, is returning to Dallas on October 23 at the Myerson Symphony Center. Saint Michael Music Director James Diaz will be one of the featured performers on the program.

Conspirare will kick off this year’s season

The Vocal Majority will perform in March

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Women of Saint Michael The Latest in Youth Concussion Research

2016-2017 Speaker Series Empowering Women In Leadership

Lori Cook, PhD Wednesday, November 9 11:30 a.m. – Parish Hall

The Reverend Chris Girata Wednesday, September 14 11:30 – Parish Hall The 8th Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels, The Reverend Chris Girata, will speak to us at our first luncheon of the year. Chris came to Saint Michael from Memphis, where he was Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church. He and his wife, Nicole, have 3 children; Brayden, Layna and Annemarie. Bring a friend and join us as we gather together to renew friendships, make new connections and enjoy hearing from our new Rector.

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The History of Saint Michael and All Angels

Dr. Cook oversees Pediatric Brain Injury Research at the Center for Brain Health. Her talk will cover how to identify concussion symptoms and best practices for concussion prevention, management, and recovery. Lori is a certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in research and clinical cognitive-communication evaluations.

Community Work Through Faith Gail Thomas, Walt Humann, and Tom Luce with Moderator Brad Watson Wednesday, January 18 - 7:00 p.m. – Parish Hall Exemplifying our theme of Faith, Hope, and Love, these passionate parishioners are living out their faith in their work in our community. Join us for an evening gathering, dinner, and panel discussion led by moderator Brad Watson (former newscaster at WFAA). Our panel includes Dr. Gail Thomas, Walt Humann, and Tom Luce, who will share their experiences as they strive to serve others.

Anne Coke, Peggy Carr, Karen Wiley, and Tony Briggle Wednesday, October 12 11:30 - Garden Cloister

Walt Humann

Tom Luce

Gail Thomas

Brad Watson

Longtime and devoted members Anne Coke, Peggy Carr, Karen Wiley and Tony Briggle will enlighten us on the special treasures within our walls. Discover the history behind our beautiful stained glass windows, the angels on the reredos, as well as our mid-century designed church building.

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Women of Saint Michael Annual Spring Luncheon, Soul Purpose The Reverend Chip Edens Rector, Christ Church Charlotte Tuesday, May 9

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The Reverend Chip Edens, Rector, Christ Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of Saint Michael and All Angels, will be returning to Dallas to speak at our annual Spring luncheon. Chip’s theme “Soul Purpose” will inspire and challenge us to live our lives with Faith, Hope, and Love. Chip is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and has served parishes in Virginia, Connecticut, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.

Day of Service Friday, April 7 9:00 to 1:00 – Jubilee Park First annual Women of Saint Michael Day of Service at Jubilee Park & Community Center.

Join us for gardening, playing Senior Bingo, reading to children and so much more. A great way to come together in joyful service to the Jubilee community! Please contact Sharon Snyder to volunteer: sharonandwillsnyder@gmail.com, or 214-632-3390.

Parish Party Friday, February 24 7:00 – Brook Hollow Golf Club An all-parish party and fundraiser that you won’t want to miss! Join us for a night of fun and fellowship, dinner, and silent & live auction.

All proceeds are given to various nonprofit organizations in our community, working though the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee.

Our party chair is Christine Paddock. She and her committee are planning to make this an awesome night! Please get involved by contacting Christine at Christine.paddock@ sbcglobal.net. Underwriting opportunities available online at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty.

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Join Us at The Exchange!

Since 1958 our store has occupied #5 Highland Park Village and provides Dallas shoppers with Gifts, Stationery, Home Furnishings, Special Children’s and Baby Clothing, Cookbooks, and Inspirational Items.

And our Gift Wrapping services are known throughout the city!

All proceeds are returned to the community through the WOSM Gifts Committee.

The Exchange is run by volunteers… and we would love to have YOU! Volunteer opportunities include gift wrappers, floor sales, cashiers.

For more information contact: Lynne Campbell, Chair lynnedetroit@gmail.com

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Saint Michael Episcopal School Saint Michael Episcopal School Expands to Kindergarten

Here are some highlights from the school’s fall schedule: • Online Waitlist for 2016-17 school year begins on September 9th at 7:00 am.

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The Saint Michael Episcopal School began a new year in September expanding its program to include Kindergarten.

More than 200 children are enrolled for classes ranging from toddlers to 5 year olds.

The school’s curriculum includes the Everyday Math and Handwriting Without Tears programs in the 3’s, 4’s and 5’s classes, a cohesive language arts program that is based on Texas pre-k and kindergarten standards, and a successful author study program enhanced by a large guided reading library for students ready to jump into the early stages of reading.

The school’s Toddlers and Twos classes offers fun, creative, developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory experiences that help young children learn about their world. Saint Michael Episcopal School also offers Early Care and After Care programs for working parents.

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Scholastic Book Fair – September 19th – 23rd

• School Preview Night – September 22nd – Join us here at Saint Michael to visit with several local elementary schools, both private and public, to hear about their admissions processes, curriculum, registration processes, and more.

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October 5th and 6th – Our annual Donuts for Dads events

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October 10th and 11th, No School Columbus Day and Teacher In-service

• October 21st – Saint Michael Episcopal School Auction, House of Blues

From The Vicar - Bill Murray Writing and Doing I am back from my writing leave and pleased to report that my 123 page, first-draft of the thesis has been submitted. I am not as pleased to report that I received a 20 page response for edits, tweaks, and corrections. I am guessing I have 20-40 hours left on the last paper for my Doctor of Ministry. The good news is that those few hours are the end of a five year journey and not really a very large hill at all.

So it seems with all things in our lives. Just when you think you Bill Murray have things figured out, there are 20 pages of notes and tweaks and outright changes you need to make for things to fit. As I begin my third program year with Saint Michael, I have found that there are lots of things that are going well and that the bulk of the information is established and ready to print, but we still have some edits and changes to make things better.

youth ministry programs. For now, we are delighted to have Patricia and Daniel with us and our focus is rebuilding our program and serving our youth. ..............

New Anchor Sunday School Teachers The greatest complaint of Sunday School teachers and students alike is that there are different volunteers each week.

We live in an era where many parents are willing to help teach Sunday School but cannot give a full semester or year to a given class. With that in mind, Emily Given and I began to look at different ways to provide guidance and sustained structure. In looking at comparable programs in the Park Cities, we discovered that many churches are hiring “Anchor Sunday School Teachers.� In other words, the model is to hire

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Youth Ministry As you all know by now, we have hired a first-class and magnificent new Director of Youth Ministry, Lauren Wainwright. This summer, we made the choice to hire two college-age interns to help Lauren instead of hiring an Assistant Director. The choice is born from a basic need for more help in our program with young adult guidance. Our new college interns will hopefully begin a process of hiring as many as six interns that will help expand the footprint of our

one teacher for each class that is paid to create continuity for the students and volunteers. In this model, the Anchor Sunday School Teacher will know the kids and the program and help guide the volunteer teachers. We get the stability of a regular person in each class while still needing and engaging the volunteers and parents in teaching their children. continued on page 32 31

From The Vicar - Bill Murray This is an exciting pilot program. We would love to know what you think as the semester goes on. We will have several teachers prepared for the start of Sunday School and may add one or two as the semester goes on.

But, we still need parents to help teach classes, so let us hear from you!

Fellowship Class – October Kick-Off The Fellowship Class has become a successful offering for our 30 to 50 something adults. We have made the choice to delay the start by five weeks so that more folks can go to The Forum. With the arrival of our new Rector, we thought folks would want to hear and learn from him for a period of time. Instead of counter-programming that class, we have chosen to delay the start to let both programs breathe and have the best starts possible. This year in the Fellowship Class we will be walking through the book of Exodus and looking at the lessons it shares for Christians in times of change and transition. ..............

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9:15 Joy Mass Our Joy Mass has long been a program that supports and nurtures our youngest members and their families. However, with the service only lasting 30-40 minutes, we end up with a good deal of “down time” before the 10:00 Sunday School hour. In many cases, families were choosing to leave instead of waiting 20 minutes with a 2 year-old before Sunday School classes start. The decision to move Joy Mass to 9:15 addresses the gap and encourages our young families to participate in the life of the larger community. In other words, moving the service back fifteen minutes feels like a small tweak that could bear rich fruit for our church.

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As you can see, we are making lots of tweaks and improvements but the core of our programs is secure. The hope is to find better ways to build the kingdom of God here at Saint Michael. God willing, all will work and we will continue to experience the growth we have over the last couple of years in these areas. Sometimes you just need some new eyes to help you see the good things that are going on as well as the tweaks that can make them better. Glad to be back with you.

Bill Murray, Vicar

Children and Family Ministry Kindergarten Options Spark: Activate Faith! is a rotation based environment that begins each week with a common gathering then groups will break off into different learning centers for science, cooking, art, games, drama, and more. Adult and teen volunteers needed.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level 1 (Age 4-6) is a Montessori based atrium (learning space) where a seasonal scripture story is presented each week through visual forms of storytelling. Children are invited to respond to the story through prayer and other forms of creative exploration.

Space is limited. Adult volunteers are needed. ..............

First Through Third Grade Options Spark: Activate Faith! is a rotation based environment that begins each week with a common gathering then groups will break off into different learning centers for science, cooking, art, games, drama, and more. Adult and teen volunteers needed.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level 2 (Age 6-9) is a Montessori based atrium (learning space) where a seasonal scripture story is presented each week through visual forms of storytelling. Children are invited to respond to the story through prayer and other forms of creative exploration. Space is limited. Adult volunteers are needed.

Preschool Options

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Childcare Storykeepers is a storytelling based gathering for our youngest children. It is led by Ms. Kathy in the preschool hallway and open to children age three and older.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level 1 (Age 4-6) is a Montessori based atrium (learning space) where a seasonal scripture story is presented each week through visual forms of storytelling. Children are invited to respond to the story through prayer and other forms of creative exploration.

Space is limited. Adult volunteers are needed. ..............

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Children and Family Ministry Fourth and Fifth Grade Option Edge Sunday Series is designed to be a youth group style gathering that looks at faith and life through the lens of the preteen world. Real life values meet Scripture exploration in this interactive time together. Adult volunteers are needed.

Edge Second Sunday Social (S3) Calling all 4th Lego My Bible Come explore the wonders of the Bible one Lego creation at a time. Emily Given will lead a fourweek kid’s Bible study based on her book Building Faith Brick

by Brick on Mondays and Thursdays beginning September 16th at 4:00. Monday’s class is currently full but registration for Thursday is still available. Each week will include prayer, interactive Bible study, story themed snacks, and reflection using Legos. For more information, please contact Emily Given at egiven@saintmichael.org.

and 5th graders! Join us for food, fellowship, and fun on the second Sunday of each month at 5:00 for S3. We will begin our year with our first ever Mess Fest on the north field! Registration is open now at saintmichael.org/theedge.

Don’t forget your $5 for dinner! Questions? Contact Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org for more information. ..............

Nativity Tryouts What part will your child play in God’s Story? If your child is age 3 – 2nd grade, their parts are assigned so all they need is a registration. For 3rd-8th grade children, we will be holding tryouts for Nativity parts on October 9th and 16th from 12:30-2:30 in 10 minute slots. All children who try out will receive a part.

To register your child or to choose their tryout time slot, please visit saintmichael. org/nativity. ............

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Children and Family Ministry Edge Lock-In Don’t miss out on this Edge tradition! The 4th & 5th graders will be exploring the church and grounds during our All Saints & All Souls Day Lock-In. Glow-inthe-dark games & karaoke, sugar skull cookies, Mexican hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows, and so much more. The Edge Lock-In will start at 7:30 on October 28th. The cost per Edger is $30 and they are encouraged to bring a friend!

Register at saintmichael.org/theedge by October 20.

Communion Class

Trunk or Treat returns again this year on Sunday October 30th from 10:00-11:00! Come park your car in the south parking lot, fill your trunk with candy, and wear your best Halloween gear. We will be celebrating fall with games, crafts, and lots of Halloween goodies. And parents - don’t forget to visit Dracula at the Blood Drive in the ESD lobby! He needs your blood!

Claim your spot in the parking lot with Emily Given at egiven@ saintmichael.org .............

Everyone is welcome at the table for Holy Communion yet sometimes we want a little more information. Join us for a morning of joyful and prayerful exploration of God’s gift to us in the Eucharist. The gathering will consist of gathering around the altar for instruction and questions as well as a time to make stoles and try on vestments. For more information, please contact Emily Given – egiven@saintmichael.org or 214-692-3030. ..............

Advent Family Night - November 30 Advent is the perfect time to focus on family and to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Join us for a night of food, community, and activities that will help you bring Advent to life in your home. For more information, contact Emily Given – egiven@saintmichael.org or Erika Bower – ebower@saintmichael.org. November 30, 6:00-7:15. ..............

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Children and Family Ministry Pajama Prayers Hop into your pajamas and head to the Saint Michael Chapel for storytelling, singing, prayers, and a yummy bedtime snack. Pajama Prayers (kids’ Compline/ bedtime prayers) is geared toward preschool and early elementary families. Friends and neighbors are always welcome. Led by Emily Given. For more information, egiven@saintmichael.org.

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Nativity Pageant Please mark your calendars for this favorite tradition. The Nativity Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 18th at 11:00 in the Church. We hope that you will join us and support the children and parents who have worked so hard in bringing the story of our Lord’s birth to the stage for the congregation. We know that you will love it!

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Youth Ministry Interns Start in Youth Ministry Two college interns are bolstering our Youth Ministry team working with our teens on Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and on special outings and events.

Daniel Stanelle is an accounting major at the University of Texas at Arlington. A native Texan, Daniel enjoys listening to music, watching TV, and playing with his dog. He is working toward getting his CPA. Patricia Hale-Siedler is originally from Hamburg, Germany and currently lives in McKinney. She is a photography major at the University of North Texas. Some of her interests include rugby, soccer, art, hiking, and traveling. Her favorite things are the color yellow, anything coffee, Mediterranean food, and smoothies. ..............

Youth Sunday School to Work on Teen Text 10:00 in the Youth Center Grades 7-12 Using an exciting and engaging lectionary-based curriculum called Teen Text, youth will look weekly at scripture and answer provocative questions that help connect the words on the page with events in daily life. The Bible becomes a vital, dynamic, and relevant resource our youth will carry throughout their lives. We will dive into each week’s stories through song lyrics, poetry, visual arts, and movie clips that will help us better understand the material.

6th Grade Disciples Confirmation Class The class focuses on the way Confirmation furthers our youth’s biblical foundation and knowledge of the church.

It includes Sunday morning large and small group study, service projects, and retreats culminating with Confirmation in the spring. The class meets each Sunday morning in the Theater at 10:00. ..............

LiveWIRE Join Youth Ministry for LiveWire, our Wednesday night gatherings for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Come to the Youth Center for food, fun, and fellowship. Middle School meets from 5:30-6:30, High School meets from 7:00-8:00. Dinner is offered for both groups for $5.00 from 6:30-7:00

New Youth Bible Study

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Youth Ministry Want to know more about that dusty old book on your shelf (the Bible), but too afraid to open it? Be afraid no more!

We’ll open it together. Join us at our weekly youth Bible study in which we will look at various books of the Bible and discuss their meaning and impact on our lives today.

We meet weekly in the Youth Center on Sunday evenings at 5:30 and then head out to dinner afterwards. Everyone from 6th grade to 12th grade is welcome. Don’t forget to bring your Bible and money for dinner. For questions email Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org ..............

The Breakfast Club Meets Every Thursday Morning – Join Up Beginning Thursday, September 1, Saint Michael’s youth will meet up at the Original Pancake House for breakfast and to kick around what’s happening, the next football game, tough classes, or just a few laughs before school. Meet at 6:45 at the Pancake House at 4343 W. Northwest Highway at Midway. Questions: contact Lauren at lwainwright@ saintmichael.org. ..............

Youth Calendar September 28 Youth Group Bowling Night at Bowl Lounge October 2 Blessing of the Animals 5 Youth Serve Dinner at Austin Street 21-23 New Beginnings at Camp All Saints* 30 Trunk or Treat November 5 Disciples Class Literacy Fair 6 Six Flags Trip 18-20 Happening at Camp All Saints* December 4 Paintball at Cousins Paintball Park 7 Tacky Sweater Christmas Party January 13-15 Winter Retreat at Camp All Saints For more information on any Youth Ministry event contact Laura at lwainwright@saintmichael.org. *For information on Happening and New Beginnings go to the website for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas at edod.org.

Youth Bowling Join us on Wednesday September 28 at Bowlounge located at 167 Turtle Creek Blvd #103, Dallas for an evening of youth group bowling. Middle School will meet from 5:307:00 and High School from 6:30-8:00. The cost is $25 and includes bowling, shoes, and dinner. We will meet at Bowlounge but if you need help with transportation contact Lauren. Sign up today at www.saintmichael.org/youth.

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For Your Information continued from page 1 Michael. I am amazed every day by the generous spirit that fills these halls. Anytime we enter this church, we are the beneficiaries of someone’s generosity, of someone’s willingness to give their hearts to the sacred work of our church. In what ways might you decide to give of yourself this year?

The way we influence one another is part of our commitment to be disciples of Jesus Christ, a commitment that comes in many forms. Some of us stand in front of a room full of students. Others directly mentor a few in small, profound ways. Still others, by example, inspire a lifetime of action.

We are part of this church community to learn the Way of Christ, the way of life. As we begin a new program year, I’m very aware that it takes a commitment from all of us, in our own ways, to help shape and form one another as disciples.

I invite you to consider how you can give of your time this year in the ministries of our church. In this newsletter, you will read about classes, events, and service opportunities.

When we see so much chronicled before us, it can seem overwhelming, something far too complex to access. But each and every one of the programs and events are planned and executed by generous people — people just like you — and we want you to help!

Each day, I hear stories of members who have been blessed by Saint Michael’s inspiring worship and excellent programming for years and years, then one day jumped in and began to help. And, when that happened, their lives changed for the better. Is it your time to jump in? Are you being called to begin a new chapter of your life in this community? We have all been blessed by those who have come before us, those who have nudged us and guided us toward the person we have become. Now I invite you to consider who you can inspire.

Don’t just read about what is offered here, don’t just consume what is offered here — jump in, and when we work together, the light of Christ will shine even brighter!

Cradle Roll Welcome to our newest members recently born into our parish family: Emily Harper Hubble March 22 Shelly and Chris Hubble Beau Travis Horton June 24 Gina and Travis Horton Hank Robert Main July 2 Mandy and Clayton Main

Grant Them Eternal Rest John Francis, Jr., July 22, sister-in-law of Gayle Kesinger Patrick Lee Holloway, July 27, husband of Nancy Holloway, father of Ian and Brooke Karon Hall Young, July 31, sister of Joan Faubion William Auton Auberty, August 6, son of Melissa and Frederic Auberty, brother of Alec Auberty Joan Gregory Daniel, August 14, wife of Max Daniel, mother of Jan Beeman and John Percy

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