Sunday News - June 7

T h e S u n d ay N e w s June 7, 2015

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 start our summer worship schedule today. The 10:00 worship in the Church will be livecast throughout the summer, so you can take Saint Michael with you wherever you are.

We really are glad you are here with us today. Thank you for worshiping at Saint Michael.

Rector Search and Transition “Conversation” is Today. The “Conversations” discussing the calling of a new Rector continues this morning at 9:00 in the Coke Activities Room. It’s an opportunity to learn about the process, ask questions, and express your views with members of the Rector Search and Transition Committee and the Vestry. Keep up-to-date on the Rector Search on the church website, www. saintmichael.org. Another “Conversations” meeting will be June 28 at 11:15.

Childcare is available.

Faith and Literature Series Begins Today. The Rector, Bob Dannals, kicks off the popular summer adult series, Faith and Literature, today at 11:00 in the Coke Activities Room. He will be discussing “Homecoming in Scripture and Literature,” based on three books, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Longing for Home, and Searching for Home. Next Sunday, Lisa Flores will discuss the book, Moon Light Sonata at the Mayo Clinic. The books are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

Courtyard and Columbarium Tours Today and Next Sunday. Take a stroll and experience the beauty of Saint Michael’s new Nave Courtyard and Columbarium after church today or next Sunday, June 14. The Columbarium Committee and clergy will provide tours of this wonderful space where the combination of wind, water, and sky are blended, enhancing the serenity of our entire campus.

Welcome The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach. Our new Associate for Mission and Outreach, The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, begins his ministry at Saint Michael tomorrow. Last month he graduated from Seminary of the Southwest with distinction.

Previously he worked for seven years with the American Red Cross in Florida and Mississippi. His “official” welcome reception will be June 28 at our Independence Day celebration, but give him a great “Saint Michael Welcome” in the meantime.

Aunt Tish Wants You to Make a Pie. As part of our Independence Day Celebration the reception in the Garden Cloister will feature pies of all varieties. We need you to bake your favorite pie – apple, cherry, peach, peanut butter – and share it at the party. If you can bake (or buy) a pie, contact Tish at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org.

Vacation Bible School Starts Tomorrow. More than 200 children with about as many adult and youth volunteers will launch the week-long Saint Michael Vacation Bible School tomorrow. The theme is Everest, “Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.”

Vacation Bible school runs from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon through Friday. If you’re going to be at the church during the week, be sure to drive carefully.

P arish C lergy The Reverend Dr. Bob Dannals, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Youth and Young Adults The Reverend Ariail Gores, Deacon The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Pamela Theodore, Sunday Associate The Reverend Neal Hern, Sunday Associate

P arish V estry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, J.C. Snead, and Kay Whelan.

W orship S chedule 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 10:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II, Church 10:00 a.m. - Discovery Mass/ Joy Mass / Celebration, SMC 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School Classes 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, SMC 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC www.facebook.com/ smaadallas www.twitter.com/smaadallas to follow us

Priest on Call: Should you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours dial 214-232-7512.

Blue Connect Card: Fill out a card to make Prayer Requests, RSVP, register as a guest, or to get more information on Saint Michael.

Need Prayer? Want to pray on someone’s behalf, or offer up thanksgivings?

Prayer Teams are available to pray with you after each Sunday morning service.

An usher can direct you to the various prayer locations.

• Interested in teaching sewing to 4th and 5th graders in Jubilee Park on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Contact Mary Jo Forbes at 972-306-3856.

• The Saint Michael Book Shop can use volunteers this summer. Contact Chris at bookshop@saintmichael.org.

Tell us of New Arrivals to Your Family. Have you had a new baby born in your family?

Let us know so that we can spread the joy. Send the baby’s name, parents names, whether a boy or girl, and date of birth to Ellen Talley, Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator, at etalley@saintmichael.org.

Farmers Market Reaching Beyond Fruits and Vegetables. Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is reaching out to the community by collecting donations for four different organizations that help those most in need: The Shoe Bank, Brother Bills Helping Hand, Austin Street Center, and Rainbow Days. A complete list of the items they need is on the website, www.saintmichaelsmarket.com/outreach. The Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 – 12:00 in the north parking lot.

Jubilee Needs Reading Partners for the Fall School Term. Jubilee Park is recruiting tutors for this fall to work with elementary school students who are reading below grade level. One can volunteer for as little as one hour a week and work with the same student year-round. Formal teaching experience is NOT required. Training and support is provided on-site. Contact Allison Johnson at Jubilee Park at volunteer@jubileecenter.org for more information.

Chaperone a Jubilee Summer Camp Field Trip. Jubilee Park’s Summer Camp is taking three field trips to exciting Dallas area attractions and needs volunteer chaperones. The field trips will be on Fridays June 26, July 10, and July 24. Chaperones must be 21 or older.

Contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org.

Volunteer for Jubilee Park’s Brighter Bites on Fridays. Brighter Bites is a Jubilee Park program that provides families involved in summer camp with 30 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for the weekend. Volunteers are needed from 11:00 – 2:30 to sort and pass out the bags of food on June 19 and 26, and the five Fridays in July. Contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org.

Stewardship Team Continues to Grow – Join Them. The 2016 Stewardship Team is looking for at least 100 members this year. “We invite anyone and everyone to join our dynamic Stewardship Committee and help us make a difference,” say stewardship chairs Mary and Rosser Newton. To join the Stewardship Committee contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, at mkardell@saintmichael.org.

Traveling this Summer? Take Saint Michael with You – Sunday Worship to be Livecast. Heading to the mountains, the beach, Europe or Asia this summer. Wherever you go, you can worship with Saint Michael and All Angels. Beginning today, the 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship service in the Church will be livecast at www.saintmichael. org.

Communications Staff Member Publishes Children’s Book. Saint Michael’s graphic designer and production coordinator, Sherilyn Jones, has written and illustrated a new children’s book, Created to Be. It helps children learn that God has a special purpose for them by showing the purpose God had for the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Created to Be is available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

Grief Ministry. There will be no Faith and Grief Luncheon at Saint Michael this month, due to Vacation Bible School. Plan to join us again on July 9th when our speaker will be Linda Scott. Sharing one’s loss with others who are also suffering losses is especially comforting. Make your reservation for with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org or online www.faithandgrief.org/programs/gatherings/. Other questions? Contact Meg Badgett, mmbadgett@gmail.com.

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 Faith and Literature 11:00 in the Coke Activities Room Throughout the summer clergy members will share their favorite books, all of which are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

The Return of the Prodigal Son, Longing for Home,

06/07

and Searching for Home Reviewed by Bob Dannals

06/14

Moon Light Sonata at the Mayo Clinic Reviewed by Lisa Flores

Edgers To Install Libraries in Jubilee Park.

On Friday the Edgers (4th and 5th graders) will install four “Little Free Libraries” in Jubilee Park, which they built on Wednesdays during the spring.

A “Little Free Library” is a box filled with books for area residents to trade and share.

The Edge Bake Sale raised more than $600 toward the cost of the project ($1,000). If you can help make up the difference, contact Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org.

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, June 4, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Chris Alexandris, Margretta Aviles, Martha Chawner, Linda Clark, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Jenny Harris Crandall, Maeve Crawford, Lewis Good Voice Eagle, Lisa Finas, Connie Gordon, Angela Hammons, Royce Hammons, Thomas B. Howard, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Kathleen Janssen, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Bill Leech, Leech family, Mary Scott McArron, Caryl McFarland, Randi McFarland, Tiffany Meador, Nick Mitchell, John Morrison, Doug Owen, Brown Plummer, Tammy Proctor, Larry Prohaska, Avery Young Rademacher, Mary Ann Scott, Pat Shaw, Parker Snead, Annie Sparks, David Tiller, The Rev. Mike Wallens, Jack Day Watson lll, Karen Weber, Katie West, Lorraine West, and John Whitehead.

The Altar flowers are given in memory of Wesley Gilliland, J. Frank Holt, Matthew J. Locke, Edmund Thornton Miller, and Dorothy Buckelew Wise.