Sunday News - April 9

T HE S UNDAY N EWS April 9, 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 on this Palm Sunday. You are invited to join us throughout Holy Week as we prepare for Easter and the commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. A schedule of our Holy Week services is included with your worship program and childcare will be available at the evening and Good Friday services.

The Church will be closed on Easter Monday, April 17 Saint Michael 101 – Get to Know Our Church. 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 Rector Chris Girata is leading a lively and fun dinner on Sunday, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Get to know us and learn about our ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Dinner and childcare is provided. RSVP online or to adult@saintmichael.org.

Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil. Following the Maundy Thursday worship service in the Church, the Blessed Sacrament is processed to the place of reposition in the Bishop Moore Chapel, where parishioners keep watch in prayer throughout the night.

You’re invited to sign up for an hour of prayer. Sign up online at www.saintmichael. org/event/overnight-vigil or on the board in the South Lanai.

Brighten Easter for Saint Michael’s Homebound. The Easter Altar flowers are delivered after the worship services to parishioners in the hospital or homebound.

Help make Easter brighter for those in need by delivering some of the flowers on Easter afternoon. It will take about two hours. Sign up with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Hunter Ruffin to Start New Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. The Rev. Hunter Ruffin has been called to start a new church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. His last Sunday at Saint Michael is May 7. A celebration of his ministry will be Sunday, April 30. If you wish to contribute to a purse for Hunter, send a check to Saint Michael marked Rev. Ruffin Purse. (Read the Rector’s announcement and Rev. Ruffin’s letter at www.saintmichael.org.)

The Knitting Ministry Needs Your Needles. The Knitting Ministry is knitting 100 scarves and hats to be given at the Seniors Christmas Luncheon in Jubilee Park.

Knitters are needed to finish a scarf or hat a month to meet the goal. You can knit at the weekly Tuesday afternoon meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Drake Room, or at home. For information, contact Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.com.

Refresh + Renew + Revive Surpasses Goal. The initiative to Refresh + Renew + Revive our worship spaces has met and surpassed it’s goal of $600,000! More than $750,000 has been raised to restore and repair the “Creation Window,” enhance lighting and audio/visual capabilities, provide new pew cushions, kneelers, hymnals and prayer books in the church; and provide staging, lighting, enhanced sound and video for the Celebration Service in Parish Hall. Many thanks to all who have donated! If you would still like to participate, contact Caroline Marak at cmarak@saintmichael.org or visit www. saintmichael.org/refresh.

Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Rich Towers, Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care

Parish Vestry Eric Conner, Sr. Warden Margaret Spellings, Jr. Warden Arnold Spencer, Warden At-Large Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Warren Houser, Kathy Kelley, Ben Leal, Christine Paddock, Sally Schupp, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J. C. Snead, and Chris Wiley.

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 9:15 a.m. - Joy Mass, Theater 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.

Communications 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. Bring a meal to the elderly and homebound. Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal. net.

• Saint Michael’s Farmers Market opens Saturday, April 29. Volunteer to set-up and greet shoppers. Sign up at www. saintmichaelsmarket.com/volunteer.

Edge Mission Trip Registration Registration is open for the April 21 – 23 Edge (4th and 5th grade) Mission Trip to the World Hunger Relief Farm near Waco. The cost is $250 per child.

Register at www.saintmichael.org/ children/theedge.

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Two Easter Egg Hunts Planned Saturday, April 15. There will be Two Easter Eggs hunts for the kids next Saturday, April 15. The first at 10:00 a.m. is for children in the second grade and younger and will be on the Saint Michael Episcopal School playground. The second will be a “Glow in the Dark” hunt at 7:30 p.m. for the 3rd – 5th graders on the ESD field.

Saint Michael Youth Service Projects. Saint Michael’s youth will be involved in community projects in the coming weeks. Next Saturday, April 15, there will be a Family Morning of Service at the Dallas Animal Shelter. The kids and parents will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. to drive to the shelter where they will work from 10:00 to 11:30.

On Wednesday, April 19 at LiveWIRE the youth will help clean up and prepare an apartment for new tenants for the Interfaith Housing Coalition. For more information contact Lauren at lwainwright@ saintmichael.org.

Is There A Doctor In The House? Actually, two new ones. Both the Rector and the Vicar will receive their Doctor of Ministry degrees this spring. Chris Girata will receive his doctorate in Christian Leadership from Duke University on May 14. Bill Murray’s thesis, “Our Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving: Rene Girard and the Eucharist,” has been accepted and he will receive his doctorate from the University of the South – Sewanee on May 12. Congratulations to both!

Easter Offerings Reach Out to Help Neighbors All of our Easter Offerings will go to ministries reaching out to neighbors. They will be divided equally between: • Jubilee Park and Community Center – a catalyst for community renewal • Kaleidoscope Institute - creating sustainable churches and communities • Episcopal Migration Ministries - the Church’s refugee resettlement program Faith

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Grief Luncheon: April 13. The leader of the Faith and Grief Ministry at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Susan McDaniel, will be the speaker at the Thursday, April 13, luncheon begining at 12:00 in the Coke Activities Room. There is no charge for lunch, but donations are appreciated. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

PT Cruisers to Bloom in April. The PT Cruisers travel to the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday, April 20th to enjoy Mother Nature at her finest. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. Cost of admission is $10 plus lunch "on your own" at the Highland Park Cafeteria.

The deadline for reservations is Sunday, April 16. Call Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 to make reservations.

Prayer Painting on April 20. Painting will be the focus of the Prayer Ministry meeting on Thursday, April 20. Melissa D’Antoni, accompanied by Mary Jane Fally on piano, will present “Praying with Paint: Painting as a Spiritual Process.” The meeting begins at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room with a light dinner ($10). RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Opening Just Weeks Away. The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will open its 6th season Saturday, April 29 in the church’s north parking lot. More than 30 vendors have committed to this year’s market, including more than a dozen new vendors. A complete list can be found on the Farmers Market website, saintmichaelsmarket. com. The market will be open Saturday mornings from 8:00 – 12:00 Noon.

Address Women of Saint Michael Spring Luncheon May 9. The Rev. Chip Edens, former Vice Rector at Saint Michael, will be the featured speaker at the Women of Saint Michael Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 9. His theme, “Soul Purpose,” will inspire and challenge the women to live their lives with faith, hope, and love. Currently Chip is Rector of Christ Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the luncheon the women will get results of the Parish Party and the Gifts Committee’s distribution of funds to area charities and Episcopal ministries. The program begins at 11:00 a.m. at 7000 Park Lane. Make reservations online at www.saintmichael.org/ springluncheon.

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Architectural Digest Luminary Bunny Williams at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange.

Bunny Williams is one of Architectural Digest’s “World’s Best Interior Designers” and she will be at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange on Wednesday, April 26 to greet customers and sign her new book A House by the Sea. Meet Bunny Williams from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village.

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

Bible Study

Fellowship Class

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

Parish Hall

04/09

Palm Sunday - No Classes

04/16

Easter Sunday - No Classes

Three Week Series Organizing for Heaven Begins April 30. Organizing for Heaven, a three week series on planning for the end of life, will begin Sunday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. The series developed by Pastoral Care will start with a session led by Bennett Cullum and Robin Robinson discussing how to protect yourself legally and medically, and how you can easily include gifts to Saint Michael in your will.

Join us - Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 No Class - Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday Childcare Story Keepers Story Telling, Age 3-5 Room 10 Catechesis Level One

Catechesis Level Two

Atrium (2nd Floor) and Power Library Rooms 101, 213

Spark: Activate Faith!

Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby

The Edge 4th and 5th Grade Blue Room Youth Center Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade Theater Youth Sunday School 7th - 12th Grades Green Room 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, April 6, have asked for our prayers: Bob Chestnut, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Laura Crowl, Tamara Curry, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Linda Gore, Connie Grage, Jody Guenther, Jim Hamlin, Caroline Hite, Jim Howell, Jennifer Hulsey, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Ann Jennings, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate Juett, Stacey Ligon, Ruth Mason, John Mitchell, Jack Najork, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Virginia Broughton Reeves, Mary Frances Reeves, Richard, Katy Rubarth, Katherine Smith, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Cooper Ward, Jack Day Watson lll, Katie West, Tom Wittenbraker, Kristen Woolery, and Joe Yardley.

The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Leonie Biehler, Clarence Snowden Grayson, Elizabeth French Grayson, Steve Hodges, Corinne T. Matson, Marshall Matson, Frances Moffitt, Betty Nash, E. Clay Pearce, Jean M. Pearce.