Sunday News - April 30

T HE S UNDAY N EWS April 30, 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 we welcome Glenn Stroh as our new Interim Organist/Choirmaster.

Glenn serves as the Assistant Choirmaster and Organist at St. Mark’s School of Texas. Glenn will remain on our music staff through the spring of 2018 to support the transition to the new Organist/Choirmaster.

Thank you for worshiping with us today, and enjoy the music.

Saint Michael Food Fight Tomorrow Night: Winners will be Top Angel Chefs.

Tomorrow night eight chef teams from Saint Michael will square off in the biggest food fight in the church’s history. It will be a scene not to be missed.

The competition begins at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Groves, located on Singleton Boulevard just west of the Margaret 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 will 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 or at the door.

Disciples Class on Retreat this Weekend – Confirmation Next Sunday. The 6th grade Disciples Confirmation Class is on retreat at Sky Ranch this weekend. Youth Confirmation will be Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 in the afternoon. Adult Confirmation will be that morning at 11:00 in the Church.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Opens for its Sixth Season. The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market opened for its 6th season yesterday in the church’s north parking lot. Nearly 40 vendors, including more than 12 new ones, are participating in this year’s market.

For a complete list of vendors and their products or to volunteer as a greeter go to the Farmers Market website, www. saintmichaelsmarket.com. The market is open every Saturday morning from 8:00 – 12:00 Noon. The market was featured last week on Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas.

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.

Hunter Ruffin's Ministry Celebrated Today at 10:00 We will celebrate the ministry of Hunter Ruffin today at 10:00 in the Garden Cloister. Hunter is leaving Saint Michael to start a new church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Next week, May 7, will be his last Sunday with us. Join us in thanking Hunter for his leadership of our Mission and Outreach efforts.

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 Margaret Cervin, Clerk 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.

• We are cooking and serving at the Austin Street Shelter Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Get connected by: • Cooking Tuesday evening beginning at 5:30 in the Parish Hall kitchen.

• Transporting the food to Austin Street Shelter Wednesday morning.

• Serving the meal at the Shelter Wednesday evening beginning at 5:30.

For information contact Randy Rekerdres at randyrek@sbcglobal.net.

Barnyard Bash, the Year’s Best Family Event, is Today. This fantastic family event is this afternoon 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. Kids, bring your parents, grandparents, and friends.

Registration for Vacation Bible School Opens Tomorrow: Volunteers Needed.

Registration begins tomorrow morning at 9:00 for the June 5 – 8 Vacation Bible School, “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.”

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.

Three Week Series, Organizing for Heaven, Begins Today.

Organizing for Heaven, a three week series on planning for the end of life, begins today at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. The Pastoral Care series starts with a session led by Bennett Cullum and Robin Robinson on protecting yourself legally and medically and including gifts to Saint Michael in your will. Next week, Robin Bennett Cathy Rose will discuss Understanding Hospice Care.

Cullum Robinson Pastoral Care Gathering Set for May 10. Everyone involved in Pastoral Care Ministries is invited and encouraged to meet as one large group on Wednesday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church to renew ties and hear The Rev. Dr. Fran Shelton, founder of the Faith and Grief ministry, address us as volunteers laboring in God’s vineyard. Her topic: “United in Christ, United in Love, United in Ministry at Saint Michael.” Join us for a united Pastoral Care experience at Saint Michael. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Prime Timers celebrate Cinco de Mayo (minus uno) On Thursday. The Prime Timers end their program year beginning at 10:30 on May 4 (Cinco de Mayo minus uno). We will celebrate "Mexican style" with a party and lunch. Don't be left out of the festivities! Call Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 to make your reservation. Cost of the party and lunch is $10. Deadline to make reservations is today.

W E L C O M E

Congratulations to Our New Doctorate Clergy. Both the Rector and the Vicar will receive their Doctor of Ministry degrees this spring. Chris Girata receives his doctorate in Christian Leadership from Duke University on May 14. Bill receives his doctorate from the University of the South – Sewanee on May 12. Congratulations to both!

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Prayer Ministry to “Boil It Down” Thursday, May 18. The Prayer Ministry is going “Cajun” at its May 18 meeting. It will be an old fashioned Crawfish and Shrimp Boil, along with prayers for the crustaceans and in thanksgiving for God’s magnificent bounty. Cost is $10. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

S A I N T

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. And, this offer may be enjoyed whether or not the wedding takes place at Saint Michael! Call the store at 214-521-3862 for details or to make an appointment, or just stop by, it’s a great place to shop.

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, 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.

Meeting on Youth Ministry Changes Set for May 9. For the past two years groups of parents, teachers, volunteers, and staff have been reviewing the church’s Youth Ministry programs. The results of those studies and enhancements to how we form our youth as young Christians will be presented on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center.

While the meeting will address parents of children in or entering the youth program, all are invited to learn about plans to grow and enrich this vital ministry of Saint Michael.

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.

M I C H A E L

Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00

04/30

The Forum

Bible Study

Fellowship Class

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

Parish Hall

No Class

The Great Commandment (Part 2)

No Class

Irwin Sentilles

Organizing for Heaven Parlor Protect Yourself Legally and Medically Bennett Cullum Direct your Gifts to Saint Michael Robin Robinson

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 On Retreat - No Class 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 27, have asked for our prayers: Mary Bergner, Art Brook, Melba Case, Bob Chestnut, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Laura Crowl, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Zac Giles, 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, Stacey Ligon, Jeffrey Lorch, 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, Connie Schroeder, Rick Sharp, David Smallwood, Junie Smith, Katherine Smith, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Cooper Ward, Jack Day Watson lll, Sally Webb, Katie West, The Whitehurst Family, Tom Wittenbraker, Kristen Woolery, and Joe Yardley.

The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Kari Bryan, Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, Robert Malcolm Ewing, and Stanley Malcolm Ewing.