Sunday News - April 23

T HE S UNDAY N EWS April 23, 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 Jubilee Sunday and we are honored to have residents from the Jubilee Park community worshiping with us. Twenty years ago, in celebration of our church’s 50th Anniversary, Saint Michael, working with the residents of the 62 block Jubilee Park area, made a commitment to revitalize the community with an emphasis on education and restoration of the neighborhood’s appearance, services, and facilities. Today we celebrate the progress we’ve made and recommit our resources to its ongoing work.

Saint Michael 101 – Get to Know Our Church. Are you considering becoming a member of Saint Michael and All Angels, or do you have friends interested in joining our church? Chris Girata and Mary Lessmann are leading a lively fast-paced and fun dinner this evening 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 at www.saintmichael.org.

Three Week Series Organizing for Heaven Begins April 30. Organizing for Heaven, a three week series on planning for the end of life, begins next 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.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Opening Next Saturday. The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will open its 6th season next 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.

Chip Edens to 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.

Celebrate the Ministry of Hunter Ruffin Next Sunday We will celebrate the ministry of Hunter Ruffin next Sunday, April 30 in the Garden Cloister beginning at 10:00 a.m. Hunter is leaving Saint Michael to start a new church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. If you wish to contribute to Hunter’s purse, send your check to the church marked The Rev. Ruffin Purse. (read details of Hunter’s new call online at www.saintmichael.org)

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.

• Consider becoming a member of Saint Michael’s Usher Corps. Contact Ed Ladd at eladdiii@netscape.net.

• Volunteer to be a tutor at O.M. Roberts Elementary School in Jubilee Park.

Contact volunteer@jubileecenter.com.

Barnyard Bash, the Year’s Best Family Event, is Next Sunday. This fantastic family event is next Sunday, April 30th from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. in the south parking lot and ESD field.

There will be a petting zoo, hay maze, velcro wall, mechanical bull, face painters, balloon artists, and more. Food will be provided by The Hamburger Man and Taco Taxi. Visit www.smesdallas.org/ barnyardbash to buy tickets, underwrite, or volunteer.

Confirmation Class Retreat Next Weekend.

The 6th grade Disciples Confirmation Class will go on a retreat to Sky Ranch next weekend, April 28-30. All Disciples and parent volunteers are urged to attend. Information and registration is online at www.saintmichael.org/youth/disciples or contact Elizabeth Showalter at baritone@ sbcglobal.net.

Registration for Vacation Bible School Coming: Volunteers Needed. Registration for the June 5 – 8 Vacation Bible School, “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church” begins May 1. Vacation Bible School is open to children ages 4 (as of June 5) to rising 5th graders. Volunteers, both adults and youth, are needed. Sign up online at www.saintmichael.org/children/vbs.

Graduating Seniors to be Honored May 14.

Saint Michael and All Angels will recognize and honor its graduating high school seniors on Sunday, May 14 at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. A reception for students, their parents and relatives will be held in the Parlor following the service.

Seniors and parents should submit a picture and complete the registration/RSVP form at saintmichael.org/seniorrecognition.

Men of Saint Michael Breakfast Friday. The monthly Men of Saint Michael Breakfast will be next Friday, April 28 beginning at 7:00 in the Coke Activities Room. The Vicar, Bill Murray, will continue his series on the Book of Exodus, focusing on the Ten Commandments. For $5 the men get breakfast tacos, coffee/juice, and inspiration.

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.

Lick Your Chops! Get Ready for the Top Angel Chef Challenge. Monday evening May 1st seven chef teams made up Saint Michael parishioners will square off in the biggest food fight in the church’s history, and you’re invited to watch and enjoy. The competition begins at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Groves, located on Singleton Boulevard just west of the Margret Hunt Hill Bridge. As the teams cut, chop, saute, and puree, you can enjoy libations, snacks, and camaraderie. In the end, one of the teams will earn the title “Top Angel Chefs.” Proceeds go to the Women of Saint Michael gifts committee for distribution to Dallas area charities and Episcopal ministries. Get tickets online at www.saintmichael.org.

Congratulations to Our New Doctorate Clergy. 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 approved and he will receive his doctorate from the University of the South – Sewanee on May 12. Congratulations to both!

The Knitting Ministry Needs Your Needles. The Saint Michael Knitting Ministry is knitting scarves and hats to be given at the annual Seniors Christmas Luncheon in Jubilee Park in December. More knitters are needed to meet the goal. You can knit at the Tuesday afternoon meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Drake Room, or you can knit at home. For information, contact Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.com.

St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange – Wedding Invitation Headquarters. Planning a Wedding? St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange offers a discount to parishioners who order wedding invitations from The Exchange. The discount extends to all printing needs including save-the-date, shower invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, and thank you notes. This offer may be enjoyed whether or not the wedding is at Saint Michael! Call the store at 214-521-3862 for details or to make an appointment.

Madagascar Bags in the Book Shop. The Book Shop has handmade bags from Madagascar!

They are made of straw in bright colors and fun patterns which make great pool or beach bags. Come in before they sell out!

Confirmation is around the corner and the Book Shop has a nice selection of gifts, cards and Books of Common Prayer, and Bibles that can be imprinted.

The Shop hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 3:00, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00, Sun. 8:30 - 12:30.

Caregivers Support Group provides ideas and assistance to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Meetings are held in the Parlor, 11:00 to 12:30 on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Contact, Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@ sbcglobal.net.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets on the first and third Sunday of the month in the Coke Activities Room at 7:30 in the evening. The group is open to both men and women. More information is available by contacting The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org.

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

04/23

The Forum

Bible Study

Fellowship Class

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

Parish Hall

No Class

The Great Commandment (Part 1)

Jubilee Sunday

Irwin Sentilles

Gold Calves Bill Murray

A Stephen Minister is trained to help when life becomes challenging. Do you have a burden that you cannot handle alone? Saint Michael and All Angels offers Stephen Ministers, a dedicated group of men and women, who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. If you know someone or could use one yourself, contact the Rev. Greg Pickens at gpickens@ saintmichael.org, or lay leader, Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net.

Join us - Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 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 20, have asked for our prayers: Mary Bergner, Art Brook, Melba Case, Bob Chestnut, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Laura Crowl, Tamara Curry, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Linda Gore, Connie Grage, Jody Guenther, John P. Hall, lll, Jim Hamlin, Caroline Hite, Jim Howell, Jennifer Hulsey, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Ann Jennings, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate Juett, Stacey Ligon, Jeffrey Lorch, Terry Macdonald, Ruth Mason, Barbara Miercort, Jack Najork, Jean Porter, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Virginia Broughton Reeves, Mary Frances Reeves, Richard, Katy Rubarth, Connie Schroedeer, Junie Smith, 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 Henry Beck, Jr., Frances Orand Burgher, Caroline Lyne Oliver, Lewis F. Lyne, Marianne Harper McConnell, Allen L. Oliver, Jr., James Bruton Orand, Nash Reid, and Rosalie Reid.