Sunday News - April 3

T HE S UNDAY N EWS April 3, 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 joining us today as we celebrate Eastertide. Today Saint Michael’s youth are returning from their Spring Retreat at Camp All Saints, and tonight The Rev. Bob Johnston initiates Saint Michael 101 for anyone that is interested in joining or learning more about our church. There is still time to RSVP. Just tell a priest you want to attend.

Saint Michael is a great place to be…and there is a place for you.

Distinguished Lecture Series Next Sunday: Walter Brueggemann. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, considered one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of modern times, will be Saint Michael’s Distinguished Lecturer next Sunday, April 10. In Parish Hall at 10:00 Dr. Brueggemann will speak on “Covenant as an Alternative to Pharaoh.” And, at a reservations-only lunch in the Coke Activities Room at 12:30, he will address “Covenantal Economics: How God Wants us to Treat The Other.” Make reservations with Julia at jgiles@saintmichael.org. Cost is $15. Childcare with lunch is available upon request.

Confirmation Preparation for Adults – There’s Still Time to Join. Learn about the joining the Episcopal Church and Saint Michael and All Angels. Confirmation classes, led by Interim Rector Doug Travis and The Rev. Greg Pickens, are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 through April 27in the Coke Activities Room.

Dinner and childcare (for ages 3 & under) is provided. Register online at www. saintmichael.org/confirmationprep or contact Ann Mills (amills@saintmichael.org) or Tish Visinsky (tvisinsky@saintmichael.org) for more information.

Saint Michael to Host Diocesan Strategic Planning Meeting April 23. The Diocese of Dallas is preparing a Strategic Plan and Saint Michael and All Angels will host one of three meetings to gather input from members. The Saint Michael meeting will be held Saturday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. The Strategic Planning Committee is charge by Bishop George Sumner to have a plan for review at the Diocesan Convention this fall. “I have asked the Committee not only for strategic goals but also for action items to ensure the plan is subject to implementation with measurable accountability,” the Bishop said.

Saint Michael 101, Tonight – A Dinner Experience for Newcomers Saint Michael 101 is an evening for people who want to join or learn more about Saint Michael and All Angels Church. The Rev. Bob Johnston will lead a lively fastpaced, and fun dinner from 6:00. to 8:00 in the Coke Activities Room.

Come meet our Clergy, Vestry, and Program Staff. Learn about our ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Dinner and childcare provided. Tell a priest today if you are able to attend.

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

• Be a volunteer tutor at O.M. Roberts Elementary in Jubilee Park. Contact the Rev. Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@ saintmichael.org.

• Bake cookies for the Funeral Reception Guild. Contact Ann Mills at amills@ saintmichael.org.

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 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.

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.

Registration has started for Vacation Bible School: Volunteer Opportunities Abound.

Registration for this year’s June 13 - 16 Vacation Bible School, Deep Sea Discovery, is underway.

Adult and youth volunteers are needed and can sign-up online at www.saintmichael.org/vbs.

Saint Michael Episcopal School Summer Camp Registration Underway. Beginning in June, the Saint Michael Episcopal School will offer seven weeklong summer camps for children 2-years old – 5 years old. Included is a “Stay and Play” option in the afternoons. The August Summer Camp will focus on Getting Ready for Kindergarten. Get a complete description of the camps at www.smesdallas.org/ summer.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Opens in Two Weeks.Saturday, April16 will be the opening day for Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12- Noon. Now is the time to volunteer as a Farmers Market Greeter. Register online at www.saintmichael.org/ smfmvolunteers or with gusseeberger@gmail.com.

Acolyte Training Set for April 16 and 23. The Saint Michael and All Angels’ Acolyte Corps is recognized as one of the best in the Episcopal Church. Join this acclaimed group and help enhance our worship. Acolyte training will be held on Saturday, April 16 and 23 from 9:00 – 10:30. Only one training session is required. Information: Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net.

Bill Murray Taking a Writing Leave- April 25-June 25. For the past four years, The Rev. Bill Murray has been working on his Doctor of Ministry degree at The University of the South – Sewanee. He is required to now write his thesis. To provide time for him to read, study, prepare, and write the thesis, Bill will be on a writing leave beginning Monday, April 25 through Saturday, June 25. He will complete his current obligations, including Youth Confirmation as well as two weddings in May. Dallas Morning News Columnist Speaking to Prime Timers. The Watchdog of the Dallas Morning News, Dave Leiber, will give the Prime Timers the scoop on Thursday, April 7, 10:30, Coke Room. Join us and plan to stay for lunch. Reservations, $10, by today. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761.

PT Cruisers Take Time to Smell the Flowers. The Bluebonnet Trail and Ennis, Texas await the PT Cruisers. On Thursday, April 21 the Cruisers hop on the bus at 9:30 leaving the church. First stop is the Wildflower Cafe for lunch and then a guided tour on the Bluebonnet Trail. The cost is $20. Make reservations with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761.

The deadline is Sunday, April 17.

Pastoral Care Groups Meeting to Hear from Senior Source Official. Lay Eucharistic Visitors and Friends in Christ will meet together on Thursday, April 7 at 6 :00 in the Coke Activities Room. After a light dinner, Katie Dickenson from the Senior Source will give a presentation, Living To Be 100. Everyone is invited. Please reply by noon on Monday, April 4 to Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org.

End of Life Series Begins April 17. A three week series dealing with End of Life issues will be offered beginning Sunday, April 17. At the first session, parishioner, Kathy Rose, from Community Hospice of Texas will discuss Hospice Care. On April 24, Bennett Cullum will present “The Legal Side of End of Life.” The series will close with The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser talking about planning a memorial service and Kimberly Robinson presenting Saint Michael’s Columbarium options. The series will be in the ESD Library at 10:00.

Women

Saint Michael Spring Luncheon Features Courtney Ferrell, Honors Peggy Carr. The Women of Saint Michael, will culminate the 2015 - 2016 year with its Annual Spring Luncheon Wednesday May 11, featuring former parishioner and nationally recognized change-agent Courtney Ferrell. The luncheon, starting at 11:00 and honoring Peggy Carr as Honorary Chairman, will be held at 7000 Park Lane. Luncheon reservations can be made online at www.saintmichael.org/springluncheon or on Sundays at Women of Saint Michael tables near the Parlor. of

Petting zoo, pony rides, and bounce houses too, it’s time for the Barnyard Bash — woo hoo! Barnyard Bash for our youngest parishioners and their families will be Sunday April 24th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. including a concert by Eddie Coker. Join us for food and fun until the cows come home! Visit www.smesdallas. org/barnyardbash for underwriting opportunities, reservations, and to volunteer.

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

04/03

Spirituality for the Second Half of Life

The View of Jesus in the Early churches

Doug Travis

Irwin Sentilles

The Fellowship Class

Living. Faith.

Parish Hall

Chapel Conference Room

As The Twig Is Bent, So Grows the Tree: setting limits

When the Hammer Hits Your Thumb, Upon What Name Do You Call?

Kathleen Fischer

Greg Pickens

Distinguished Lecture Series - Combined Class Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Covenant as an Alternative to Pharoah

04/10

Saint Michael Book Shop is the Place for Confirmation Gifts. Stop by the Saint Michael Book Shop for its great selection of rosaries, cards, and jewelry. There is also a nice variety of the Book of Common Prayer that can be imprinted, which takes about 2 weeks.

The Edge

Catechesis-I to Get New Homes. Beginning today, the Catechesis-I class will move from its first floor room next to the Coke Activities Room to the former Edge room on the second floor near the Youth Center. The Edge is relocating to the Blue Room in the Youth Center. and

Courtyard and Columbarium Tours Scheduled April 17 Take a stroll and experience the beauty of Saint Michael’s Nave Courtyard and Columbarium after the 11:00 services on Sunday, April 17.

The Columbarium Committee and clergy will provide tours of this wonderful space where the combination of wind, water, and sky are blended to enhance the serenity of our entire campus.

Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 Catechesis Level One Edge Room 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 Blue Room - Youth Center

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 31, have asked for our prayers: The Rev. Melinda Archer, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Dr. Larry Davis, Ken deGruy, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Bonnie Grose, Sisi Gu & baby, Jody Guenther, Winnie Hamlin, Liam Hawk, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Lynn Blake-Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Graham Kinahan, Jim Klingeman, Stacey Ligon, Beverly Middleton, John & Pat Moderi, Jan Moncrief, Azure & John Morrison, Douglas Nettle, Halimah Olaekeji, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Mico Rodriguez, Katy Rubarth, Pat Shaw, Ken Smith, Fredna Stewart, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Valerie Wenger, and Herman Willie.

The Altar flowers are given in memory of David W. Bywaters, Sr., Robert Hancock Jones, and Helen S. Wells.