T HE S UNDAY N EWS March 13, 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. Today we are honored to have Dr. Clifton Black as our Distinguished Lecturer at a combined adult Sunday School class at 10:00 in Parish Hall. Dr. Black is Professor of Biblical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and a renowned preacher. We are privileged to have Dr. Black with us, and thank you for worshiping with us today. Learn About Honduras Threads Mission Trip at Information SessionToday. The women of Honduras Threads are skilled artisans and Saint Michael missioners are teaching business skills. You can be a part of this transforming ministry. Learn about Honduras Threads and the June 12 -17 Mission trip today at 10:00 in the Parlor. For more information contact Melanie McGill, Melanie.mcgill@gmail.com, or M’Lou Bancroft, mlou@hondurasthreads.org. Lent
The Wednesday Experience: Eat • Pray • Create Since the beginning of time, drums have been used to send messages. Wednesday evening Ana Hernandez will deliver God’s message through the rhythm of drums at 6:00 in Saint Michael Chapel
Stations of the Cross - Fridays at 6:00 in the Church. Lenten Home Communion - Beginning at 6:00 Tuesday, March 15 Kalita Blessing
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Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms begins at 9:00 and 11:00 at the ESD
porte cochere. Join the procession to worship services. Free - All Parish Breakfast: 9:30 – 11:00 in Parish Hall
Children’s Joy Mass is moved to the Coke Activities Room at 9:00 No Sunday School 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 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 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
• Christian Yoga meets Monday evenings in the Youth Center at 5:30. It stretches your body and mind. There’s no charge. Contact Annette.Lentz@sbcglobal.net. • The Men of Saint Michael have breakfast Friday morning at 7:00 in the Coke Activities Room.
Saint Michael Gearing up for Vacation Bible School – Fishing for Volunteers. Deep Sea Discovery is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School which will launch June 13 -16. Adult volunteers can sign-up online at www. saintmichael.org/vbs. Registration begins April 1. Run with Jubilee Park. Jubilee Park is a major sponsor of the city-wide Chick-fil-A Connect Race on Saturday, March 26. You are invited to join our Jubilee neighbors for the 10k, 5k, or 1-mile fun run which starts at 8:00 a.m. at Dallas City Hall. The race benefits Operation Blue Shield, dedicated to building relationships between neighborhoods, city officials, and emergency and law enforcement agencies. Register online at www.operationblueshield.com.
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.
Easter has arrived in the Book Shop! One of a kind hand-painted Easter Eggs from Czechoslovakia are in the Saint Michael Book Shop. These beautiful works of art are a must see. They make wonderful gifts and collectables. There are other fabulous gifts, books, and jewelry available in the Book Shop. Come look around.
Register Now for the Men of Saint Michael Retreat April 8 – 10. The Men of Saint Michael will retreat to the Lantana Resort on Lake Ray Roberts April 8 -10. Led by The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas and Vicar Bill Murray, the retreat will build bonds, plan future activities, and rejuvenate faith. The $300 fee includes meals, accommodations, and the program. Register with Julia Giles at jgiles@saintmichael.org. Easter Sunday Offerings Benefit Outreach Ministries. Three ministries serving women and families will benefit from Saint Michael’s Easter Offerings. The money will be divided equally between: • Gateway of Grace in Dallas, the largest refugee outreach program in North Texas • Our Friends Place in Dallas providing transitional resources for young women facing neglect, abuse, poverty, or homelessness • The Princess Basma Centre for Children with Disabilities in Jerusalem Easter Flower Memorials. If you would like to remember a loved one this Easter, fill out one of the Flower Memorial envelopes enclosed in the worship bulletin with the names of those you want to honor either in Memory or Thanksgiving and return it with your check by next Sunday, March 20. Flower Memorial envelopes are also available at the reception desk. Deliver Easter Flowers to Homebound Parishioners. We need volunteers to deliver Easter Flowers to the homebound on Easter Sunday, March 27. Complete your Easter celebration and create a family tradition by delivering flowers to those who are unable to attend worship services at the church. Contact Katherine Bowen by March 22 to volunteer. kbowen@saintmichael.org Prayer Ministry to Feature Interim Rector Doug Travis this Thursday. On Thursday, the Prayer Ministry hosts an evening meeting in the Coke Activities Room. Beginning at 5:30 enjoy refreshments and fellowship followed by the program presented by Interim Rector, The Very Rev. Doug Travis, discussing his personal thoughts about prayer. For information, contact Joan Faubion, joan.faubion@sbcglobal.net. PT Cruisers Get a City View. East side, west side, all around the town-PT Cruisers will take a fun tour of Dallas on Thursday, March 17. The bus leaves the church at 9:30 and lunch will be at the trendy Bridge Bistro. Cost for the tour and lunch is $25. Make reservations by today with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761. St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange – The Place for Easter Gifts. Looking for an Easter Gift for your child, grandchild, best friend, spouse, anybody? The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village has it. Remember, the Exchange is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds go to Dallas area charities. Saint Michael 101 Dinner – Learning
Saint Michael. Want to know more about becoming a member of Saint Michael and All Angels or do you have friends interested in joining our church? The Rev. Bob Johnston is leading a lively fast-paced and fun dinner on Sunday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Coke Activities Room. If you are new or just visiting come meet our Clergy, Vestry, and Program Staff and learn about our ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP online or email adult@ saintmichael.org!
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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
Living. Faith.
Parish Hall
Chapel Conference Room
Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. Clifton Black, Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary 10:00 “The Lord’s Prayer: Who is God For Us?” 12:30 “The Lord’s Prayer: Who Are We Before God?”
03/13
03/20
The Fellowship Class
Palm Sunday - No Classes Community Breakfast
Easter Sunday - No Classes
03/27
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 Catechesis Level One Atrium and Power Library Catechesis Level Two Rooms 101 and 213 Children’s Choir
ESD Lobby
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, March 10, have asked for our prayers: The Rev. Melinda Archer, Herb & Pauline Brewer, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Dr. Larry Davis, Ken deGruy, Lisa Finas, Ruthie Garrett, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Jody Guenther, Jim Howell, Tracy Ann Hull, 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, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Joan Roebuck, Katy Rubarth, Pat Shaw, Fredna Stewart, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, and Herman Willie. The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Ragna Conn Canon, Elizabeth Woodward Jones, Albert G. Moss, and in thanksgiving for Kathryn Bishopric.