T HE S UNDAY N EWS May 21, 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. It’s graduation, wedding, and, almost, vacation seasons, and the pace is beginning to pick up at Saint Michael. On June 11, the popular Faith and Literature adult series returns and our clergy will be reviewing some of their favorite books. The Refresh + Renew + Revive program to spruce up our worship spaces is underway. And, Saint Michael’s Farmers Market has bumper crops this year. Stay tuned, there’s a lot going on at Saint Michael and All Angels. Thank you for worshiping with us today. The First 10 Months – The Next 10 Years: A Vision for Saint Michael. The Rector Chris Girata will review his first 10 months at Saint Michael and look forward toward the next 10 years as he paints the vision of our church’s future in The Forum, Sunday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. He will recount the new initiatives that have been undertaken during his first months as Rector. And, he will look toward the future as envisioned in the church's Strategic Plan. The Series “Organizing for Heaven” Concludes Today. Organizing for Heaven, the series on planning for the end of life, concludes today. The Rev. Greg Pickens and Kalita Blessing will discuss planning a memorial service at the church and the Columbarium at Saint Michael at 10:00 in the Parlor. For information about the series, contact The Rev. Greg Pickens at gpickens@saintmichael.org. Parish Nurse Sunday Facing the Summer Sun Today. Our Parish Nurses are focusing on the summer sun today. Stop by the Parish Nurse station in the South Lanai for information on skin cancers and sunscreens for your out-of-door activities. You will be able to have your blood pressure checked as well. For more information contact Dianne Boyd at dboyd@saintmichael.org.
Saint Michael Summer Worship Schedule Announced Several changes to the Sunday and weekday worship schedules during the summer months have been announced. Sundays – June 11 through August 13 • 9:00 a.m. Rite II in the Church Joy Mass in Parish Hall (Discovery Mass will not meet during the summer) • 11:00 a.m. Rite I in the Church • 11:11 a.m. Celebration in Parish Hall Weekdays and Saturdays – May 28 through August 13 • 7:00 a.m . Morning Prayer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Holy Communion: Tuesday, Thursday, Bishop Moore Chapel • 10:00 a.m. Healing Service: Wednesday, Bishop Moore Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion: Saturday, Bishop Moore Chapel • 5:30 p.m. Candlelight service and Holy Communion, Saint Michael Chapel We will return to the fall worship schedule on Sunday. August 20.
Parish Clergy The Reverend Dr. Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Dr. Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care 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.
• Become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor and bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital. Contact Charlie Smith at jsmithcpa@earthlink.net. • Bake a pie for our "Pie for the 4th" Celebrate America festivity Sunday, June 25. Contact Tish Visinsky at tvisinsky@ saintmichael.org.
Vacation Bible School Registration Closes May 26. Vacation Bible School is heading to Rome this year to experience St. Paul’s Underground Church. Registration is underway, but closes on Friday, May 26. Vacation Bible School is open to all children ages 4 (as of June 5) to upcoming 5th graders. There is need for several adult and youth volunteers. To register go to www.saintmichael.org/children/VBS.
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.
Vacation Bible School Family Celebration: Save the Date. Save Thursday evening June 8 for a Family Celebration closing out this year’s Vacation Bible School. The kids will have been tracing the Apostle Paul’s underground church in Rome during the week and will celebrate their experiences with parents and friends. Games and activities from VBS will be showcased for parents. Cost is $30 per family. RSVP at check-in tables during Vacation Bible School. More information from Erika at ebower@saintmichael.org.
Refresh + Renew + Revive is Underway. If you drove by the church this week, you noticed the huge lift in front of the Bell Tower. The first project in the Refresh + Renew + Revive campaign was launched: the repair of the bricks, mortar and granite facings on the Tower. Work as begun on new pew cushions, and meetings have outlined the schedule for installing new sound, video, and lighting systems in the Church and Parish Hall. Work on the Creation Window begins in September. Former Vestry Members Dine Together Tuesday Night. On Tuesday evening parishioners who have served on the Vestry during the past 40 years will gather for dinner in the Parish Hall. The former and current Vestry members will gather to reminisce, marvel at the changes, and look to the future of our church. If you’re a former Vestry member be sure to RSVP to Kay Whelan at kayw@sjldesigngroup.com. Pentecost Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Services Combined. On Pentecost Sunday, June 4, at 9:00 a.m. the three worship services, Rite II, Discovery Mass and Joy Mass, will be combined in the Church. The 11:00 Rite I in the church and 11:11 Celebration in Parish Hall are unchanged. There will be a light reception in the Garden Cloister at 10:00 a.m. The 5:30 Candlelight service and Holy Communion is unchanged. Be sure to wear red. Volunteer at Fair Park’s Olympic Day Games for Kids. The Fair Park Olympic Day, June 21 – 23, is an opportunity for kids in the Jubilee Park and Fair Park neighborhoods to experience a summer day camp with Olympians and Paralympians. Volunteers are needed to serve as team leaders each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 during the camp. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and youth volunteers can earn up to 32 hours of community service. More information and applications are available at the South Lanai reception desk.
Passion for Parties Author at the St. Michael Woman’s Exchange. Steven Stolman, author of The Serial Entertainer’s Passion for Parties, will be at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange on Thursday, June 8. He will be available to sign his book between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. which includes memories, recipes, and photos from his favorite parties from New York to Palm Beach. The Exchange is located in Highland Park Village. Register Now for Fall Education for Ministry (EfM) Class. Education for Ministry, an extension course from the University of the South School of Theology, is for laypersons seeking knowledge, community, and spiritual growth. EfM requires a serious commitment of time and a consistent desire to understand scripture and theology, and to learn in the context of fellowship. The course links learning with life. EfM meets Tuesday morning or Tuesday evening beginning in September, but registration is starting now. For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com.
Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term women’s cancer support system. The group meets on Mondays at 1:45 p.m. in the Parlor. Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net. Centering Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Clergy Conference Room. Sit with us and learn how to rest in God. The practice will transform you. Contact: Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com.
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Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Gets Newspaper Coverage The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market has scored a major hit with the Dallas Morning News. In an article this past week describing the many farmers markets in the area, the News said Saint Michael’s Farmers Market “is the king daddy” of All Artisan All the Time markets. “Nearly 50 artisan vendors and farmers flock to this North Dallas market,” the newspaper said. Find a complete list of vendors and their products on the Farmers Market website, www.saintmichaelsmarket.com. The market is open every Saturday morning from 8:00 – 12:00 Noon. Membership Coordinator and Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Join the Staff. Veteran church leader, Anne Schmidt, will serve as Membership Coordinator developing welcome, engagement and member retention programs. She has served in both national and local Episcopal Church roles such as the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes and organizing the national Evangelism Conference held Anne Schmidt recently in Dallas.
Goodbye Reception Scheduled for Erika Bower. A Thank You and Goodbye reception for Erika Bower, Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministry, will be in the Garden Cloister on Sunday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. She has been a leader in our children’s ministries Erika Bower since June of 2014. Erika has accepted a position as Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at an Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.
Garland native, Chase Monson, will become the Assistant Director of Youth Ministry when he joins the staff in midJuly. He is a recent graduate of San Angelo State University and brings five years in youth ministry from Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo. Chase Monson
Church Offices Closed on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day
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, May 18, have asked for our prayers: Mary Bergner, Art Brook, Bob Chestnut, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Laura Crowl, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Dianne Duncan, 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, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Jean Porter, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Connie Schroeder, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Tom Wittenbraker, Kristen Woolery, and Joe Yardley. The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Sue Cowles Shoup, The Venerable James K. Webb, and in thanksgiving for Megan Louise Blessing.