Sunday News - January 1

T HE S UNDAY N EWS January 1, 2017

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Dallas, Texas 75225 214-363-5471 www.saintmichael.org

Followers of Christ, Spreading God’s Love

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining us today. It’s a great way to start 2017. Amongst your many resolutions, be sure that worshiping and being involved at Saint Michael is at the top of the list. Together we will take our church to great heights of service to our fellow parishioners and to the community this year. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Saint Michael and All Angels’ offices and campus are closed tomorrow, January 2 – NO 7:00 a.m. Eucharist The Rev. Mary Lessmann Expands Role at Saint Michael. Rector Chris Girata has announced that The Rev. Mary Lessmann will expand her responsibilities at Saint Michael and has appointed her as Associate for Spiritual Growth. “Mary will continue and expand on the formative work she has already begun, as well as work on new ways for our members to grow in their spiritual lives,” Girata said. The Rev. Lessmann this past fall led a new Enneagram class and will lead a second session beginning later this month. She also is teaching the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study class.

Footsteps of St. Paul Pilgrimage Meeting Set for January 17. The Rector, Chris Girata, and his family are hosting a pilgrimage this summer tracing the missionary journeys of St. Paul. An information meeting about the trip will be held Tuesday evening, January 17, at the home of Peggy Carr. The pilgrimage cruise, June 29 July 12, will include tours of Rome, Athens, Ephesus, and Corinth, as well as other scenic sites in the Mediterranean. For information contact Susan Kalen at skalen@ saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael 101 – A Quick Course friends want to know about Saint Michael and membership in the church, Saint Michael 101 on Sunday, January 22 is the place. The Rev. Bob Johnston and Rector Chris Girata will lead a lively program on the church, its future, and getting involved. Dinner and childcare is included. RSVP online to adult@saintmichael.org.

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Happy New Year from the Stewardship Committee!

Thanks to all of you who have made your pledge.

Have you forgotten to make your pledge?

You have until January 31 to do so.

Email the stewardship office at stewardship@ saintmichael.org or call 214-692-3015 to make your commitment for 2017. Thank you!

Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Sunday Associate

Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kay Whelan, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Tom Rhodus, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J.C. Snead, Arnold Spencer, Kay Whelan, and Chris Wiley.

Worship Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - Eucharist Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - Healing Service Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - Eucharist 5:30 p.m. - Candlelight Mass Sunday Services 7:30 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, SMC 9:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II, Church 9:00 a.m. - Discovery Mass, SMC 9:15 a.m. - Joy Mass, Theater 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC www.facebook.com/ smaadallas www.twitter.com/smaadallas

Priest on Call If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours call 214-232-7512.

Communications Card Use the card to register as a guest, make prayer requests, RSVPs, and provide information on yourself.

Need Prayer Prayer Teams can pray with you after Sunday morning services.

Ushers can direct you to private prayer locations.

Prayer Candles A $1 donation is appreciated for lit candles in the Bishop Moore and Saint Michael Chapels.

We are cooking and serving at the Austin Street Shelter Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Get connected by: • Cooking Tuesday evening beginning at 5:30 in the Parish Hall kitchen.

• Transporting the food to Austin Street Shelter Wednesday morning.

• Serving the meal at the Shelter Wednesday evening beginning at 5:30.

To volunteer: www.saintmichael.org/ missionoutreach/servenow Youth Winter Retreat Set for January 13 Weekend. The Youth Ministry’s Winter Retreat is January 13 – 15 at Camp All Saints. The theme, “Rooted,” will focus on fun, food and rooting our faith at Saint Michael and our world.

Middle and High School students can register online at www.saintmichael. org/event/youth-winter-retreat. For information contact Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org.

Cooks Needed to Aid Parishioners. Saint Michael’s Extended Care Cooks is looking for people who are willing to cook once or twice a year for parishioners just home from the hospital, going through an illness, or some other need. If you can help or have questions, contact Ann Mills, Congregational Care Ministries, amills@saintmichael.org.

Parish Nurse Sunday is January 15. Nutrition and Fitness in the New Year will be the focus of the Parish Nurse ministry on Sunday, January 15. Stop by the Nurse Station in the South Lanai for tips on leading a healthier, nutritious life, and have your blood pressure taken, too. Questions? Contact Dianne Boyd, RN, at dboyd@saintmichael.org.

New Enneagram Class Begins in January – Registration Open. A winter Enneagram class will begin January 18 led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster. The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool focusing on our relationship with God and those who are most important to us. The twelve week session will meet in the Coke Activities Room on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 in the afternoon. To register or get more information contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

Women of Saint Michael Spotlight Community Leaders in January Program. Three parishioners who have spent a major part of the their careers serving the Dallas community will be in the spotlight of the Women of Saint Michael January meeting on Wednesday, January 18. For the first time the meeting will be in the evening beginning with the program at 6:30 in the church, followed by dinner in the Parlor and Garden Cloister. It is open to the entire parish. Tom Luce, former Assistant Secretary of Education; Dr. Gail Thomas, CEO of the Trinity Trust; and Walt Humann, the “father of DART” and Saint Michael’s Jubilee Park neighborhood revitalization initiative, will form a panel discussing “Community Work through Faith.” The panel will be moderated by parishioner Brad Watson, former political commentator for WFAA-TV. Make reservations for the program and dinner online at www.saintmichael.org/wosmluncheons.

Volunteers Sought for Parish Party. Make new friends and help make this year’s Parish Party a huge success by volunteering for small or large jobs! The party, “The Stars at Night,” promises to be a stellar event on Friday, February 24. Volunteers are needed both for activities leading up to the party as well as for the day of the event. Please sign up online at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty/ or contact Angela Jackson at arjackson@rocketmail.com Grief Luncheon Scheduled January 12. The monthly Faith and Grief luncheon will be Thursday, January 12, in the Coke Activities Room, with Linda Scott as the guest speaker. Learn how those with losses have managed their burden and how their lives have been blessed by their faith. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org. There is no fee but a donation is greatly appreciated. Contact: The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org.

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The Rector to speak at January Prayer Ministry Meeting. The Rector Chris Girata will talk about his vision for the Prayer Ministry at the group’s meeting Thursday, January 19 in the Coke Activities Room at 6:00. Dinner is provided for $10. RSVP to Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael. org. To plan for future meetings, pick up a Prayer Ministry schedule at several locations throughout the church. We have a very rich schedule for spring and summer. Clergy contact: The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org

Mission Outreach Grants Total $145,000 The Mission Outreach Grants Committee has awarded a total of $145,000 to twelve agencies and ministries associated with Saint Michael and All Angels. The grants were made to: • The Priory in the USA of the Most • Amistad Mission Venerable Order of the Hospital of • Austin Street Center St. John of Jerusalem • Jubilee Park and Community Center • Visting Nurses Association • North Dallas Shared Ministries • Honduras Mission Trip • Our Friends Place • Honduras Threads Mission Trip • Rosebud GLORY Program • Saint Michael's Farmers Market • St. Simon’s After School

W E L C O M E T O S A I N T M I C H A E L

Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00 The Forum

Bible Study

Fellowship Class

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

Parish Hall

No Classes - New Years Day

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01/08

Death, Salvation, and Eternal Life

The Seven Deadly Sins: Introduction and Lust

Doug Travis

Mary Leesmann

My Terrible Egyptian Vacation Bill Murray

Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 - Resume January 8 4th and 5th Grade Blue Room - Youth Center

Childcare Story Keepers Story Telling, Age 3-5 Room 10

The Edge

Catechesis Level One Atrium (2nd Floor) and Power Library

Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade Theater

Catechesis Level Two

Rooms 101, 213

Spark: Activate Faith!

Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby

Youth Sunday School 7th - 12th Grades Green Room - Youth Center

Meeting Schedules Modified During Holidays The Women’s Cancer Support Group’s first meeting of the New Year will be Monday, January 9 at 1:45 in the Parlor.

The Caregivers Support Group meeting has been moved to Tuesday this week. The group will meet from 11:00 to 12:30 in the Parlor. It provides support to those having responsibility for the on-going care of a loved one. Contact, Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net The Knitting Ministry resumes its weekly knitting meetings Tuesday, January 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Drake Room.

The Centering Prayer Group will meet during the holidays on Tuesdays at 10:00 in the Clergy Conference Room.

The Prayers of the People During the Prayers of the People you are encouraged to offer aloud or silently your own petitions. As you pray, please remember the following people who as of Thursday, December 29, have asked for our prayers: Michael Boellhoff, Doris Cowling, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Amos P. Eno, Jody Guenther, Sara Hardee, Liam Hawk, Wayne Houston, Angela Howell, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Bud Hunsucker, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Stacey Ligon, Carolyn Morelock, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Gwen Polk, Ronnie Pratt, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Kelly Roach, Katy Rubarth, Pete Ryan, Pat Shaw, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, and Joe Yardley.

Great Expectations – Families expecting children: Whitney and John Coke, Cindy and Matthew Ford, Caroline and Benjamin Germany, and Mary Katherine and Christopher Roby.