T HE S UNDAY N EWS January 31, 2016
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
A Big Saint Michael
and
All Angels Welcome
to our
Jubilee Park
neighbors
and all of our chili and chowder cookers
(and eaters). At 11:00 today our worship blends the traditions, friendships, hopes, and dreams built over nearly 20 years of working, playing and praying together at Jubilee Park. At Noon, the celebration continues (and the competition begins) in Parish Hall with the Chili/Chowder Cook-Off. Thank you for being a part of Saint Michael on this very special day. Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominations Announced. The following parishioners have been nominated for election to the Vestry or as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. The vote will be at the church’s Annual Meeting on February 28. Vestry Nominees: (Three year term) Whitney Grogan, Elizabeth L. Selzer, Arnold Spencer, Matthew Waller, Chris Wiley. Diocesan Convention Delegates: (Three year term) (Delegate) Liz Oliphant, Sallie Plummer, Darrel Rice (Alternate) 1. Susie Ryan, 2. Richard Frazar, 3. John Glass 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. Five Nominated to Fill Positions on Saint Michael Foundation. Five long-time parishioners have been nominated to fill seats on the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation Board of Trustees. They are: Peggy Carr, Dare Gillette, Larry Hawkins, David Martin, and Stewart Thomas. They will be voted on at the Church’s Annual Meeting Sunday, February 28. Let the Good Times Roll: Mardi Gras Party Set for February 6. Get the glad-rags out for another fun Mardi Gras party, sponsored by the Women of Saint Michael, on Saturday, February 6 at the Park City Club. There will be plenty of Cajun food, a rockin’ band, and spirits. Get tickets online at www.saintmichael.org/mardigras.
The response to my letter to the parish last week has been very strong, and I am overwhelmed for the outpouring of support for Saint Michael. While we have made significant progress, we are still 50% short of our $600,000 goal to overcome our budget shortfall. We are so grateful to those of you who have responded by increasing or making your pledge. We still need $300,000 to meet our goal. Now is the time to be bold. Your generosity will make a difference and will provide the 2016 that I know you desire for Saint Michael.
Matthew Waller, Senior Warden
Parish Clergy The Very Reverend Doug Travis, Interim Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Youth & Young Adults The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Sunday Associate The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate
Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, J.C. Snead, and Kay Whelan.
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 9:00 a.m. - Joy Mass - Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Theater 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. Connect 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.
• Extended Care Cooks needs volunteers willing to cook one or two times during the year for someone in need. Contact Ann Mills amills@ saintmichael.org. • Interested in volunteering in a Jubilee Park after-school program? Contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org. Parishioners Leave for Honduras Mission. Some 18 Saint Michael parishioners leave Saturday, February 6 for our annual mission in Honduras. For more than a decade, Saint Michael has gone to the city of Tela and the surrounding communities to work with the Espirtu Santos church and school, providing dental and eye care, Christian education, and maintenance for the church and school facilities. Keep them in your prayers. New Thistle Farms items are in! The Book Shop has a great selection of room sprays, bath salts, lotions and healing oils in a variety of scents. With every purchase Thistle Farms helps survivors of addiction, trafficking and violence. February Faith and Grief Luncheon. Put Thursday, February 11 on your calendar for the Faith and Grief Luncheon beginning at 12-Noon. Our speaker will be Carolyn Lewis. Make lunch reservations with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@ saintmichael.org.
Men of Saint Michael Plan Brewery Tour. On Thursday, February 4 the Men of Saint Michael will tour the Four Corners Brewery at 423 Singleton, in the Trinity Groves area. $20 buys the tour, two beers, tacos, and a lot of fun. Bring a friend or two. RSVP today to Julia Giles at jgiles@ saintmichael.org. Prime Timers Host Meet-and-Greet with Doug Travis. Our Interim Rector, the Very Rev. Doug Travis will be the guest of the Prime Timers at its lunch meeting Thursday, February 4. It will be an opportunity for the group to get to know Doug, his role at Saint Michael, and his background as head of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. The meeting begins at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations for the $10 lunch with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761. RSVP deadline is today. PT Cruisers Venture to the African American Museum. In keeping with February as African American Month, the PT Cruisers are going to the African American Museum in Fair Park on Thursday, February 18. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. After the museum tour, the PT Cruisers will lunch at one of their favorites, Celebration. Cost of the tour and lunch is $16. Make reservations by February 14 with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761. Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Services. Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 10 with imposition of ashes at five worship services. Services in the church will be at 6:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 p.m. A service designed for families and children will be at 5:00 p.m. in the Saint Michael Chapel. Parish Retreat February 13 Led by Br. Mark Brown, SSJE. “Behold, I make all things new.” Br. Mark Brown from the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Massachusetts will lead the Parish Retreat during Lent. The retreat, Saturday, February 13, explores becoming the hands of Christ in the ongoing creation of his Kingdom. It begins at 9:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Cost is $10. Br. Brown will also teach at The Forum on Sunday, February 14. For more information on the retreat and registration go online at www.saintmichael.org/retreats or contact Julia at jgiles@saintmichael.org. Acolyte Training Scheduled in February. Saint Michael’s Acolyte Corps is recognized as one of the best in the entire Episcopal Church. Training to be a part of this worship team will be held several times during February, and only one session is necessary. Acolyte training will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:30 on February 6, February 20, and February 27. To be included contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net. Noonday Stress Reliever – Music and Prayer this Wednesday. The lunch-hour is a great time to relieve a little stress and reboot your day. On Wednesday, February 3 meet at the Saint Michael Chapel at 11:55 for Noonday Prayers with music by James Diaz. You’ll be on your way by 12:45 renewed for the rest of the day Sunday Lessons Focus of Men’s Bible Group. Guys, do you want to bone-up on Sunday’s Bible lessons with a good, vibrant group of friends? Try the Men’s Bible Study that meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 in the Chapel Conference Room. Led by Bob Penn and Stewart Thomas the group explores how the Bible is relevant to the family and workworld we live in today. Contact Bob Penn at rrpenn1@prisoc.com, or Stewart Thomas at sthomas@hplawdallas.com for more information. Saint Michael Presents Features Boston Brass February 21 The Boston Brass, which has enthralled audiences around the world, headlines the Sunday, February 21 Saint Michael Presents community concert. The program ranges from classical to jazz, and everything in-between. And, the audience chooses the second-half of the program. Come join the fun. The concert is free, but tickets are necessary to ensure adequate seating. Tickets are available online or at the reception desk.
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
The Adult Bible Study Class
The Fellowship Class
Living. Faith.
Parish Hall
Chapel Conference Room
Chili and Chowder Cook Off
Chili and Chowder Cook Off
Jesus: The Story Teller
Why Abram?
Bombshell God
Shelly Vescovo
Bill Murray
Greg Pickens
Saint Michael Chapel Coke Activities Room
01/31
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life Doug Travis
02/07
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
Jesus: The Healer Kimberly Rogers
Doug Travis
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 Catechesis Level One Atrium and Power Library Catechesis Level Two Rooms 101 and 213 Children’s Choir
ESD Lobby
Age 4
Room 15
Kindergarten
Room 16
1st & 2nd grade
Room 17
The Bridge 3rd Grade Room 108 The Edge 4th and 5th Grade Edge Room Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade – Theater Encounter Sunday School
7th - 12th Grades – Youth Center
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 28, have asked for our prayers: Jennifer Anderson, The Rev. Melinda Archer, James Brychta, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Caroline Crawford, Ken deGruy, Brian Delaney, Laura Derby, Lisa Finas, Connie Gordon, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Graham Kinahan, Jim Klingeman, Virgil Lang, Stacey Ligon, John & Pat Moderi, Douglas Nettle, Halimah Olaekeji, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Katy Rubarth, Pat Shaw, Ann Townsend, Jack Day Watson, lll and Herman Willie. The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Evelyn Cary Briggle, Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, and James H. W. “Jay” Jacks.