T HE S UNDAY N EWS February 26, 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. Today is the Annual Parish Meeting at 10:00. The Rector, Chris Girata, will present his vision for Saint Michael and we will elect new Vestry members, Diocesan Convention delegates, and Women of Saint Michael officers. The meeting also will include reports from the Wardens and the Treasurer. The meeting will give you a good overview of this dynamic parish. The Rev. Bob Johnston Begins Sabbatical. After 13 years as a priest, The Rev. Bob Johnston has been granted his first sabbatical. He will be on sabbatical for 90 days during the seasons of Lent and Easter to pray, refresh, and study. Bob will return in early summer to help direct implementation of new energy and programming in the 11:11 Celebration worship service. Please keep Bob in your prayers. Vocal Majority to Perform at Saint Michael Presents March 5. The internationally acclaimed men’s ensemble The Vocal Majority will perform at the Saint Michael Presents concert Sunday evening, March 5 at 7:00. The 100+ men’s chorus has performed around the world and produced more than two-dozen recordings of their diverse repertoire. Tickets to the free concert are necessary to assure adequate seating and can be obtained online at www.saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents or at the south lanai reception desk.
Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Lent This week we enter Lent. We begin Tuesday evening at 5:30 with a family favorite, Shrove Tuesday with pancakes flipped by the Men of Saint Michael and Louisiana-style gumbo. The following day, Ash Wednesday, there are five worship services with the Imposition of Ashes, including one at 5:30 in Saint Michael Chapel for families and young children. On Saturday, the Lenten Quiet Day Calling All Men! Help cook pancakes and gumbo retreat with Br. James on Shrove Tuesday. Sign up at www.saintmichael. Koester from the Society of St. John the Evangelist org/parishevents. will begin at 9:00 in the Coke Activities Room. A card outlining the numerous opportunities for worship and formation during Lent is included with your service bulletin.