Sunday News - February 21

T HE S UNDAY N EWS February 21, 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

Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Don’t forget there are interesting and inspiring Sunday School classes for the entire family at 10:00. A list of the classes are on the back page of this Sunday News. Tonight the Boston Brass entertains at Saint Michael Presents at 7:00 and, join us Wednesday for Making Lent Real. It is an experience for everyone in the family.

Parish Nurses Promote Healthy Hearts. Parish Nurse Sunday is today, with the focus on Healthy Hearts. Visit the South Lanai and let a Parish Nurse provide you with information on keeping your heart in good condition. They will answer other health related questions you have. Contact, Dianne Boyd, R.N., dboyd@saintmichael.org.

Lent

The Wednesday Experience: Eat • Pray • Create Make Lent an experience for the entire family. Wednesday, February 24, at 5:30 we will eat a simple soup supper in the Coke activities Room, at 6:00 experience Taize Night Prayers with music led by Brice Beaird in Saint Michael Chapel, and create Taize-style candles in the South Lanai at 6:30.

Lent Meditation Booklet Available. The Daily Lent

Meditation booklet is available at several locations throughout the church. The meditations are written by Saint Michael clergy and parishioners. The meditations also are available online at www.saintmichael.org.

Stations of the Cross - Fridays at 6:00 in the Church.

Lenten Home Communions - Beginning at 6:00 Thursday, March 3 Terry and Mark Demler 8302 Ridgelea Street

214-300-1651

Thursday, March 10 Nell Anne Hunt

3704 Hidalgo Irving, Texas 972-650-1820

Tuesday, March 15 Kalita Blessing

9023 Devonshire Dr.

214-351-5050

Join us as the season of Lent calls us into a relationship with God and one another

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 Fridays (during Lent only) 6:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross, Church 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.

• Be a Meals on Wheels driver and deliver meals to seniors and shut-ins in Dallas. Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net.

• Be an usher at one of Saint Michael’s weekend worship services. Contact Earl Ladd at 214679-3479.

Saint Michael Book Shop Features Thistle Farms Products. Thistle Farms products are known for their quality. The Saint Michael Book Shop has a great selection including lotions and healing oils, bath salts, and room sprays. Thistle Farms, founded by Episcopal priest, Becca Stevens, provides counseling, training, and employment for women survivors of addiction, trafficking, and domestic violence.

Prime Timers to Hear Miss Texas Judge. Grab your sash and tiara and prepare to be entertained by former Miss Texas judge, Janet Sue Rush. She will tell what goes on”behind the scenes” at the Miss Texas Pageant, the ins and outs of being a judge, and grooming a contestant. Our meeting is March 3 at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Cost is $10 which includes lunch. Call Mary Davis at 214-3637761 with your reservation. The deadline is Sunday, February 28.

Annual Meeting Next Sunday February 28, 10:00 in the Church. New Vestry members, Diocesan Convention delegates, and Foundation Trustees will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting next Sunday, February 28 at 10:00 in the Church. Those proposed for election are: Vestry Nominees: Whitney Grogan, Elizabeth L. Selzer, Arnold Spencer, Matthew Waller, Chris Wiley. Diocesan Convention Delegates: Liz Oliphant, Sallie Plummer, Darrel Rice; Alternates 1. Susie Ryan, 2. Richard Frazar, 3. John Glass.

Foundation Trustees: Peggy Carr, Dare Gillette, David Martin, Tamara O’Connor, and Stewart Thomas.

There will be reports from Senior Warden Matthew Waller, Treasurer Grady Schleier, and Rector Search and Transition Team co-chair Diana Newton. The 11:00 Rite I worship service will be held in the Saint Michael Chapel. Children and youth will enjoy movies, refreshments, and games in the Youth Center.

Acolyte Training Scheduled in February. Become a member of Saint Michael’s Acolyte Corps, recognized as one of the best in the Episcopal Church. Training to join this worship team will be will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 on Saturday, February 27. Only one session is needed. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net.

Serve at The Gathering Worship for the Homeless Next Sunday. Join us next Sunday, February 28th to worship and to help feed the homeless in downtown Dallas at Thanksgiving Square. We need volunteers to cook in the Parish Hall Kitchen at 11:00 Sunday morning and to serve lunch after the 1:00 service. We also need any baked desserts you could provide. For information or to volunteer contact Lane Clark at lanekclark@gmail.com.

Jubilee Park’s Mother-Daughter Tea Planned for March 5. Celebrate Women’s History Month at the annual Mother-Daughter Tea at the Jubilee Park Community Center March 5. The tea, with lunch, craft stations, and a photo booth, will be from 12:00 – 2:00. Volunteers are needed from 10:30 – 2:30 to provide food and supplies and help with set-up and serving. Volunteer online at http://bit.ly/jubilee_tea Extended Care Cooks Needs Volunteers. The Saint Michael Extended Care Cooks prepare a meal for parishioners who are ill, just home from the hospital, or are suffering some kind of loss. If you are willing to cook one or two times during the year for someone in need, contact Ann Mills, Congregational Care Ministries, amills@saintmichael.org.

Learn About Honduras Threads Summer Mission Trip at March Information Sessions.

The women of Honduras Threads are skilled artisans and Saint Michael missioners are teaching them business skills enabling them to move from informal co-ops to an association recognized by the Honduran government. You can be a part of this transforming ministry. Come and learn about Honduras Threads and the June 12 -17 Mission Trip at 10:00 on Sundays, March 6 and March 13 in the Parlor. For more information contact Melanie McGill, Melanie.mcgill@gmail.com, or M’Lou Bancroft, mlou@hondurasthreads.org.

Reminder: Drive Carefully. School Zone. Please take care when you drive through the Saint Michael campus. We have two schools, the Saint Michael Episcopal School and the Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School, in session during the week. Keep your speed below 10 MPH, don’t use your cell phone, and watch carefully for an excited child that may run across the road before looking. \

Saint Michael Presents the Boston Brass Tonight

The Boston Brass, which has enthralled audiences around the world, tonight’s Saint Michael Presents community concert at 7:00 in the church. 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, www.saintmichael.org, 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

Saint Michael Chapel Coke Activities Room

02/21

Spirituality for the Second Half of Life

The Miracles of Jesus Bob Penn

Doug Travis

Living. Faith.

Parish Hall

Chapel Conference Room

The Hospitality of Abraham

Jesus Grieves Pagan Pain

Bill Murray

Greg Pickens

Annual Parish Meeting - No Classes

02/28

03/06

The Fellowship Class

Spirituality for the Second Half of Life

The Miracles of Jesus

The Binding of Isaac

Bob Penn

Bill Murray

Doug Travis

No Class

Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 Catechesis Level One Atrium and Power Library Catechesis Level Two Rooms 101 and 213 Children’s Choir

ESD Lobby

New Location PreK & Kindergarten Room 15 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, February 18, have asked for our prayers: Jennifer Anderson, Jimmy Angelino, The Rev. Melinda Archer, Herb & Pauline Brewer, James Brychta, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Caroline Crawford, Ken deGruy, Lisa Finas, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Liam Hawk, Patti Henry, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Graham Kinahan, Jim Klingeman, Virgil Lang, Stacey Ligon, Shannon Midkiff, John & Pat Moderi, Jan Moncrief, Azure & John Morrison, Douglas Nettle, Halimah Olaekeji, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Albert Quelch, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Joan Roebuck, Katy Rubarth, Pat Shaw, Ann Townsend, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, III, and Herman Willie.

The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Robert Otis Canon, Wesley Gilliland, Palmer Haworth, Thomas G. Langer, Flora S. Long, Lawson Long, Sr., Lawson Long, Jr., and John Miles Weiss.