T HE S UNDAY N EWS June 18, 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 and Happy Fathers Day! There have been two exciting announcements recently: the hiring of a new Director of Music and an Associate for Formation. Read more about them in this edition of Sunday News or online. Many Bible study and small groups continue to meet during the summer. Check the website calendar for the schedules. Thank you for worshiping with us today and remember when you travel, Saint Michael’s 9:00 and 11:11 worship services are streamed at www.saintmichael.org/live. Serve at The Gathering Next Sunday. Next Sunday, June 25, Saint Michael will serve at The Gathering, the church for the homeless, in downtown Dallas. Volunteers are needed to cook on Saturday and serve on Sunday following the 1:00 p.m. worship service. Sign up online at www.saintmichael.org/missionoutreach/serve-now. Vestry and Diocesan Delegate Nominations Are Open. Nominations are open for 5 Vestry members and for Diocesan Convention Delegates with terms beginning in January, 2018. Vestry members and Convention delegates will be elected at a parish meeting this fall with terms beginning January 1. The deadline to submit nominations is 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 18. Nomination forms are available from the church receptionist and online at www.saintmichael.org. The forms should be returned to the receptionist at the South Lanai. Associate for Formation Called. The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles has been called as the new Associate for Formation. He will lead all of the church’s formation programs including Adult, Youth, and Children and Family ministries. Eric has served churches in Austin and Alabama, and for the past five years has been Rector of St. Paul’s in Ivy, Virginia. Eric will begin his ministry at Saint Michael on August 15. Read more about Eric and his family online at www.saintmichael.org. Saint Michael's Farmers Market. You are invited to join us at next week's Farmers Market. The market specializes in farm-grown produce and meats, and a variety of food products including cheeses, desserts, tamales, breakfast tacos, spices, and oils. Find a complete list of vendors and their products on the Farmers Market website, www. saintmichaelsmarket.com. The market is open Saturdays from 8:00 – 12:00 Noon. Care Givers Support Group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 11:00 to 12:30 in the Parlor to provide support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Contact, Sandra Klingeman jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net. Director of Music – Organist Called Jonathan Ryan has been called by the Rector to be Saint Michael’s new Director of Music and Organist. He currently serves as Associate Director of Music at Christ Church in Greenwich, Connecticut where he coordinated the music program’s 9 choirs, including an adult choir and multiple children and youth choirs. An acclaimed concert organist, Ryan holds six first prize awards from national and international organ competitions. His first Sunday at Saint Michael will be September 10. Read more about Jonathan online at www.saintmichael.org.
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 Modern Worship 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
• Help set up and greet the shoppers at Saturday’s Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. Sign Up online at saintmichaelsmarket. com/volunteer • Work in the Saint Michael Book Shop this summer. Contact Chris Love at bookshop@ saintmichael.org.
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.
Summer Worship Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer Tuesday and Thursday 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. - Joy Mass, Theater 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.
Saint Michael Ties On Sale. A specially designed Saint Michael tie is now available online at www. saintmichael.org. The tie weaves the Angel and Women of Saint Michael logos in a creative design that can be worn for any occasion; dinner parties, work, even church. In addition to traditional styles, bow ties, youth ties, and pocket scarves are available in blue, red, and yellow. All proceeds go to the Women of Saint Michael gifts committee that supports charities and Episcopal ministries addressing hunger and poverty.
Donate Fabric for Honduras Threads Mission Trip. The Honduras Threads Mission trip, June 26 – 30, needs fabric to take to the women in the village co-ops. If you have extra fabric or remnants, there are collection baskets in the north and south Lanai entrances. Learn more by contacting M’Lou Bancroft at mlou@hondurasthreads.org. Women – Word – Work Summer Refreshment. While many study groups recess for summer, Women – Word – Work continues to meet. Geared toward women who work outside of the home, Women – Word – Work meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel Conference Room. We share fellowship, snacks, study, and prayer. Questions? Contact The Rev. Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org. Bingo Gifts for Jubilee Park. Go through your gift closets and all other closets and donate your like-new gift baskets or like-new gifts for prizes at the monthly seniors Bingo Game at Jubilee Park and Community Center. Drop off your donations on the front porch at 4216 Hanover Street. If you have any questions, call or email Sharon Snyder at 214632-3390 or sharonandwillsnyder@gmail.com. Fair Park’s Olympic Day Games for Kids. The Fair Park Olympic Day Games, 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 to 3:30. 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. Volunteer
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Water Park Day at Hawaiian Falls! Take a break from the heat at the water park on Thursday, June 22nd. We will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. The cost is $25 and includes a water park ticket, a walk up meal, and unlimited drinks. All rising 6th grade youth to “just graduated seniors” are invited. Register online at www.saintmichael.org/youth Enneagram Class Sign Up Available. Enneagram, an ancient personality tool that assesses our relationships with God and people close to us, continues to gain popularity today. The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster will facilitate the 12 weekly Enneagram sessions this fall beginning September 6 at 6:30 in the evening. If interested in registering contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org. 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 meets Tuesday morning or Tuesday evening beginning in September. Registration is starting now. For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com.
Join as we unveil Saint Michael’s initiatives in coming weeks and months. Read more in the Rector’s commentary and in the Warden’s Corner in the June Archangel.
W E L C O M E T O S A I N T M I C H A E L
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 15, have asked for our prayers: Mike Alexander, Mary Bergner, Rebecca Brimmage, Art Brook, Mary Anna Coleman, Doris Cowling, Allen Dickey, Ken deGruy, Virginia Eggers, Zac Giles, Linda Gore, Jody Guenther, John P. Hall lll, Jim Hamlin, John Heard, Stephen Hines, Caroline Hite, Jean Hoffman, Jim Howell, Jennifer Hulsey, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Marlita Jacks, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Stacey Ligon, Jeffrey Lorch, Jack Mafield, Bill Magee, Joseph McCadden, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Jean Porter, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Ed Reeves, Sandra Rose, David Smallwood, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Tom Wittenbraker, and Joe Yardley. The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Ned Anderson, Julia F. Fuentes, J. E. Goodnight, Walter J. Lightbourn, Walter S. Lightbourn, Brett Morris, V. M. Nance, Van R. Nance, Michael A. O’Neil, Rex C. Outlaw, Albert Gunther Pabst, Julius Frohne Pabst, The Reverend Robert E. Ratelle, Roland Joseph Sikorski, Dr. Phillip Earle Williams III (Bo), Paul C. Young, and in thanksgiving for Roy Washburn.