T HE S UNDAY N EWS January 22, 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
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. If you missed last week’s outstanding Women of Saint Michael meeting with Tom Luce, Gail Thomas, Walt Humann, and Brad Watson you can watch it online at www.saintmichael.org. It was inspiring to hear their thoughts on our Dallas-area community, the grounding in faith they received from Saint Michael, and the need for people today to get involved, as they did, in making our community better. Thank you for worshiping with us today and you’re invited to find opportunities to serve at Saint Michael. Saint Michael 101! Tonight is Saint Michael 101, the time for you and your friends to learn more about Saint Michael and All Angels and explore membership in the church. Rector Chris Girata and The Rev. Bob Johnston will lead a lively program on the church, its future, and getting involved. Meet at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Dinner and childcare is included. RSVP online to adult@saintmichael.org. Discovery Begins January 29 – Learn About Our Church. Discovery is a new 5-week course starting Sunday, January 29 designed for newcomers and members entering a new phase in their lives. The course addresses the question, “What is God calling me to do next?” It will explore the history of Christianity and the Anglican Church, Saint Michael’s unique mission in Dallas, and the “how-to” of worship. Discovery will meet at 12:15 in the Coke Activities Room and continue through February with lunch provided for $10. RSVP to saintmichael. org/discoveryclass. Neighborhood Nights Returning – January 29. Neighborhood Nights, thoroughly fun evenings, are returning with the first to be Sunday, January 29 for parishioners living in the Highland Park, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, Uptown, or Knox/Henderson areas. Join the Rector, Chris Girata at the home of Maria and David Martin, 4005 Miramar. This casual party has no agenda – other than getting to meet your neighbors who are members of Saint Michael. Look for more Neighborhood Nights in coming months. RSVP online at www.saintmichael.org/neighborhoodnights.
Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominations Announced The Vestry at its Wednesday meeting nominated the following parishioners for election to the Vestry or as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. The vote will be at the church’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 26. Vestry Nominees: (Three year term) Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, Warren Houser, Ben Leal, Christine Paddock Diocesan Convention Delegates: (Three year term) (Delegate) John McFarland, Jr., Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan (Alternate) 1. Edward Blessing, 2. Katherine Blachly, 3. Ross Vick III Information on the candidates is available at www.saintmichael.org. Eligible parish members may nominate one or more candidates for the Vestry or as a Convention Delegate by using a Nominating Petition for each person nominated. Forms are on the website, www.saintmichael.org or at the south lanai reception desk.
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.
• The Men of Saint Michael have breakfast together Friday, January 27 at 7:00 in the Coke Activities Room. You are invited. • Shrove Tuesday is coming up in about a month. If you can help with the preparation contact Tish at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org or signup online at www.saintmichael.org/ parishevents. Youth Mission Trips Information Meeting – January 29. Learn the details about the youth group’s two mission trips this summer at a special information meeting Sunday, January 29 at 10:00 in the Youth Center. The mission trips will be to New Orleans June 18 – 24, and to the Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia July 24 – August 1. Trip activities, costs, and sign-up deadlines will be covered. Questions? Contact Lauren at lwainwright@ saintmichael.org. Parish Party Gearing Up for Wine and Whiskey Pull. The Wine and Whiskey Pull promises to be one of the highlights of the February 24 Parish Party, especially, if you participate in the wine/whiskey gathering event on Thursday, February 2. Pick out the favorite bottle you are going to donate and bring it to Christine and Martin Schuepbach’s home at 6315 Preston Parkway between 5:00 – 7:00. If you cannot attend (which will be a mistake) drop off your donation (wine/ whiskey/check) at Nancy Moore’s house at 3909 Hanover before February 13. Buy your Parish Party tickets online at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty or on Sundays at the Parish Party table.
Caroline Marak Named Stewardship Manager The Rector, Chris Girata, has announced that Caroline Lewis Marak has joined Saint Michael as Stewardship Manager. Working with the Rector, Vestry, and Stewardship Committee, she will lead the vision and implementation of the church’s financial growth. Previously, she served in Development positions for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and the Park Cities YMCA.
Calling All Artists – The Parish Party Needs You! Whatever your medium – painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, etc. – a piece of your work is needed for the Parish Party art auction. A preview of your art will be in the Parlor on Sunday, February 19 to give parishioners a chance to pick out what items they want to bid on at the February 24 Parish Party. The money raised from the auction will be included in the funds given by the Women of Saint Michael to Dallas area charities addressing poverty and Episcopal ministries. To donate a piece of your art contact Sarah Coke King at sarahfitplay@gmail.com, Whitney Coke at whitney826@aol.com, or Marillyn Seeberger at marillyn.seeberger@gmail.com. Parish Party tickets are available online at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty or at the Parish Party table on Sundays. Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine – February 11 – 12. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt, will bring the second in her series of Distinguished Lectures to Saint Michael February 11 and 12 addressing “How Am I Called to be with Others.” On Saturday she will speak on “When My Actions Impact Others – David and Bathsheba” and “When Others Make Demands – Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” in the Coke Activities Room beginning at 9:00. On Sunday, at 10:00 in the Parish Hall, Dr. Levine’s topic will be “When Others Define Themselves – Sarah and Hagar.” Make reservations for the Saturday lectures at www.saintmichael.org/dls. Traveling the Beatitudes: A Lenten Pilgrimage to Bolivia. Give a new meaning to your Lenten journey, see firsthand the working of the Beatitudes, join in a pilgrimage to our Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia March 24 – April 2. Amistad, a major outreach ministry of Saint Michael, provides a safe, loving, Christian environment for Bolivian children who have been abandoned and abused. Learn more online at www.saintmichael. org/amistad2017 and attend an information meeting Sunday, February 12 at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. RSVP to Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org. Prime Timers to Hear Psychologist on “Mind, Body, and Wellness.” Dr. Andrew Clifford, a clinical psychologist, will kick off the Prime Timers New Year on Thursday, February 2. Dr. Clifford, formerly with the Stanford and UT Southwestern Medical Centers, works with doctors and patients to shorten hospital stays and reduce suffering and medications associated with chronic pain and illness. The Prime Timers’ meeting begins at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room with lunch for $10. Make reservations with Mary Davis, 214-363-7761, by Sunday, January 29.
W E L C O M E T O S A I N T
Parishioners Honored by Diocese of Dallas Tony Briggle and Plack Carr have been inducted by Bishop Sumner into The Order of Bishop Garrett during ceremonies at St. Matthew Cathedral. The Order of Bishop Garrett is given to lay leaders who have provided long and sacrificial ministry to the Diocese of Dallas in gratitude for their faithfulness and dedication to the Church. Tony Briggle, has chaired the Diocesan Convention for several years, chaired the Bishop’s Transition and Consecration Committee, and serves as vice chairman of American Friends of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Plack Carr was on the founding board and Chairman of the Episcopal School of Dallas and served on the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas and Gaston Episcopal Hospital boards.
M I C H A E L
Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00
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The Forum
Bible Study
Fellowship Class
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
Parish Hall
The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed
Running With More Than Crackers
Mary Lessmann
Bill Murray
The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Lord, Help Me Get Away
About The Resurrection Doug Travis A Brief (Very!) History Of Christian Thinking About Heaven
Bill Murray
Mary Lessmann
Doug Travis
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 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
Honduras Mission Trip Departs February 4. Saint Michael's missioners will leave for the annual Mission Trip to Tela, Honduras on Saturday, February 4. They will return on February 11. The group will continue its ministry of giving fluoride treatments to area children, reading glasses to adults, and Christian-education classes for children in several communities surrounding Tela. They also will work on a construction project in one of the area barrios. Keep our missioners in your prayers. 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, January 19, have asked for our prayers: Michael Boellhoff, Doris Cowling, Thelma Daeden, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Jody Guenther, Jim Hamlin, Sara Hardee, Liam Hawk, Wayne Houston, Angela Howell, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Stacey Ligon, Lucinda Macdonald, John Mawhirter, Carolyn Morelock, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Kelly Roach, Katy Rubarth, 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, Mai and Ernest Franklin, Caroline and Benjamin Germany, Hannah and Walker Hairston, Mary Katherine and Christopher Roby, and Kate and Benjamin Seale. The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Gretchen Arft Agnew, Leonard A. Bickel, Betty W. Land, Ashley H. Priddy, Beth & Charles Priddy, Ruby & Robert Priddy, Swannanoa & Walter Priddy, and Jerry M. Smith.