T HE S UNDAY N EWS May 1, 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. We are honored today to have Bishop George Sumner preaching, and celebrating communion at the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in the church. At 11:00, he will receive and confirm adult new members, and at 3:00 this afternoon he will confirm the 63 members of our 6th grade Disciples class. This is a glorious day at Saint Michael. Thank you for worshiping with us. Today Mission Outreach Explores Gifts for New Ministries: Building the Fire.Today you can help find the gifts at Saint Michael that can be used to develop and expand our Mission and Outreach efforts. In an hour workshop we will identify gifts and new outreach opportunities. There are two workshops in the Coke Activities Room; 11:00 to 12:15 and 12:30 to 1:15. End of Life Series Extended to May 8. The series dealing with End of Life issues has been extended through Sunday, May 8. Today, Kimberly Robinson, church administrator, will address “Learning about the Saint Michael Columbarium." Next Sunday, May 8, The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser will discuss planning a memorial service at Saint Michael. The series will be in the Theater at 10:00. Explore Saint Michael’s Amistad Mission Today at 10:00. For many years, Saint Michael missioners have been changing lives of children and families at the Amistad Mission in Bolivia. Today at 10:00 in the Parlor learn about the church’s work at Casa Esperanza and this year’s mission trip to Boliva. For information contact Richard or Maria D’Antoni, Richard@dantonipartners.com, or The Rev. Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org. Women
Saint Michael Spring Luncheon Set for Wednesday, May 11. The Women of Saint Michael‘s Annual Spring Luncheon is set for Wednesday May 11, featuring nationally recognized corporate changeagent Courtney Ferrell. The luncheon, starting at 11:00, 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
Pentecost Celebrations Planned Sunday, May 15. Wear something red and celebrate the birthday of the Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Beginning at 9:30 in the Garden Cloister there will be a free breakfast, a balloon artist, games, and a dove release at 10:30. At the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services Mission and Outreach will reveal new and expanded outreach ministries for Saint Michael Senior Recognition Sunday, May 8. Saint Michael and All Angels will recognize and honor its graduating high school seniors next Sunday, May 8 at the 11:00 worship service. A luncheon for the students, their parents and relatives will be held in the Garden Cloister following the service. Students and parents should complete the registration/RSVP form online at www.saintmichael.org/seniorrecognition. Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 8 Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day at Saint Michael and All Angels next Sunday at all of our worship services.
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
• Join the Saturday morning Saint Michael’s Farmers Market welcome team. Contact Gus Seeberger at gusseeberger@gmail. com. • Be a Saint Michael acolyte. Training will be Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 in the Church. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@ sbcglobal.net.
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. 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.
Vacation Bible School Needs Volunteer Leaders. Vacation Bible School is right around the corner (June 13-16 from 9:00 - 12:00 Noon). Adult leaders are still needed at grade levels from Pre-K to Grade 5. Volunteers will lead groups to rotations, facilitate short classroom discussions, and oversee activity time. All supplies and materials will be provided. Experience: a love for kids and a desire to share God’s love. Sign up online at www. saintmichael.org/vbs, or contact Emily at egiven@ saintmichael.org.
Take Your Faith to a New Level – EfM (Education for Ministry). Education for Ministry (EfM) combines the study of Scriptures, Christian history, and theology with a focus on everyday experiences to discern God’s presence in one’s life. The program developed by the Episcopal seminary at the University of the South – Sewanee is widely recognized for developing one's knowledge of scripture and theology. For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com. Safe Church Training Scheduled for Tuesday, May 17. Safe Church Training is essential to our church's dedication to provide a safe and caring environment. It is required for anyone working with youth or children. The training will be Tuesday, May 17 at 9:30 in the Youth Center. RSVP to Kimberly Robinson at krobinson@saintmichael.org. Large Print Book of Common Prayer Available. Several copies of the Book of Common Prayer with large print are available for use during worship services. They can be borrowed from the South Lanai receptionist and returned following the service. Cook and Serve at the Austin Street Shelter. On Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4, Saint Michael will cook and serve dinner to the homeless at the Austin Street Shelter. We need volunteers to cook Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 in the Parish Hall Kitchen. Contact Randy Rekerdres at randyrek@sbcglobal.net. On Wednesday, May 4, we need a person to deliver the food to Austin Street in the morning, and several volunteers to serve beginning at 5:30. Contact Rita Davis at rrdavis14@aol.com. Faith and Grief Luncheon May 12. The Faith and Grief luncheon will meet May 12 at Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Terry Demler will talk about how her faith intersected with her grief. The lunch is free but your donation is welcome. Reservations with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org Plan a Cursillo Weekend – It Can Change Your Life. Cursillo is about Community. Spend a few days away from life's distractions and take your faith to the next level during a Cursillo weekend. Following the weekend you will connect with people regularly through small groups continuing to deepen your role as a disciple. The next Cursillo weekend is June 9th - 12th at Star Brand Ranch near Kaufman. Register online at www.DFWCursillo. org by June 2nd. For more details contact: Joe Walker jpwalkeriii@sbcglobal.net or Britt McGannon 3britt@gmail.com. Barnyard Bash Attracts More than 800. Yee-haw! Our 25th annual Barnyard Bash April 24 was another smashing hit! More than 800 buckaroos enjoyed fellowship and fun with a snow cone truck, petting zoo, bungee jump, bounce houses, pony and train rides, food from Burger House and a concert by Eddie Coker. Special thanks to our underwriter families, vendors, volunteers, and the hard work of the Barnyard Bash Committee. Your Nametag is Ready. If you asked the receptionist to make you a nametag, it’s probably ready. Several new nametags have been made, but haven’t been picked up. See Bonita Frederick at the South Lanai reception desk Sunday. If you need a new nametag, she’ll be happy to make one for you. 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. Don’t let the moment pass on one of these wonderful gifts.
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
05/01
The Forum
The Adult Bible Study Class
The Fellowship Class
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
Parish Hall
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
The Jesus of the 4th Gospel
Doug Travis
05/08
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
Joseph: Prison and Promise Michael Harmuth
Irwin Sentilles
Living. Faith.
End of Life Series
Chapel Conference Room
ESD Library
Learning about Goats, Lambs, and Two Sorts of the Saint Michael Columbarium Christians Kimberly Greg Pickens Robinson
Joseph Reunited No Class
Doug Travis
Michael Harmuth
No Class
Planning a Memorial Service at Saint Michael Lisa Flores Musser
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
Disciples Class to Get Youth Ministry Introduction May 8 The recently confirmed Disciples Class meets next Sunday, May 8 in the Youth Center for an introduction to the Youth Ministry. They will learn about ministry events including LiveWIRE and mission trips and other programs in which they will participate beginning in the next school year. Current 7th – 12th grade students are urged to greet their new members. It will be the last Sunday School gathering of the school year. 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 28, have asked for our prayers: Sarah Berg, Luke Blaylock, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Dr. Larry Davis, Ken deGruy, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Bonnie Grose, Jody Guenther, Winnie Hamlin, Liam Hawk, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Ginette Jefferson, Lynn Blake-Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Jim Klingeman, Stacey Ligon, Tom & Lindsay McKinnon, Beverly Middleton, John Moderi, Jan Moncrief, Azure & John Morrison, Douglas Nettle, Halimah Olaekeji, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Mico Rodriguez, Katy Rubarth, Campbell Scott, Pat Shaw, Flavious Smith, Fredna Stewart, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Valerie Wenger, and Herman Willie. The flowers in the church are given in loving memory of Marjorie Gilliland and James Charlton Moore