Sunday News - June 19

T HE S UNDAY N EWS June 19, 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. What a momentous week! We have a new Rector, The Rev. Chris Girata, who will join us in August. You can read more about Chris and his family in the insert in your worship bulletin or on our website. We received good news that Doug Travis, our Interim Rector, is recovering from his automobile accident and will return to the office this week, and our youth returned from a most successful mission trip to Cuba. This is a most blessed parish! Give thanks to God, and thank you for worshiping with us today.

Happy Fathers’ Day. Faith and Literature Review Available Online. Today’s review by The Rev. Hunter Ruffin on The Great Divorce will be available online by Noon Tuesday, June 21. Each Faith and Literature review will be video recorded and put on the church website at www.saintmichael.org/faithandlit. Next week, we take a break to celebrate the Independence Day holiday week with pie in the Garden Cloister. On July 3, Greg Pickens will review Augustine to Freud. The Faith and Literature books are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

Take Saint Michael Along on Your Summer Trip. Wherever you go this summer, you can take Saint Michael with you, the 11:11 Celebration worship service will be streamed at www.saintmichael.org/live.

Care Givers Meeting Rescheduled. The Care Givers Support Group will not meet July 4. July’s meetings have been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5, and Monday, July 18, at 11:00 in the parlor. We provide support for those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Contact: Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net.

Women’s Cancer Support Cancels Meeting on Holiday. The Women’s Cancer Support group will not meet on Monday, July 4. Their meeting will resume July 11 and every Monday at 1:45, in the Parlor to offer support to those who have or who are recovering from the disease. To learn more, Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal. net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charliestobaugh@gmail.com.

Start Your Independence Day Celebration Early – Sunday, June 26

Have a piece (or two) of your favorite pie and meet our new Youth Director Lauren Wainwright on Sunday, June 26. The Garden Cloister will be packed with more than 40 pies of nearly every flavor, and Lauren, just back from the mission trip to Cuba, will be there to meet you. The celebration starts at 9:30.

We Need Your Pie We need you to either bake or buy your favorite pie for the Independence Day celebration on June 26. If you can help out, contact Tish at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org or sign-up online at www.saintmichael.org/parishevents.

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

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.

Summer 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. - Joy Mass and Discovery Mass, Saint Michael Chapel 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, SMC 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.

• Can you help serve pie at the Pie for the 4th Celebration next Sunday, June 26?

Contact Tish at tvisinsky@saintmichael. org.

• With everyone coming and going on vacations, we need Sunday morning greeters. Contact Ann Mills at amills@ saintmichael.org.

Moms’ of 2 and 3 Year Olds…Need an Afternoon Off? The Saint Michael Episcopal School has the perfect opportunity for Moms of 2 and 3 year olds to get Wednesday afternoons free for fun or personal business. On Wednesdays during June and July (except the 4th of July week), your child can “stay and play” at Saint Michael from 12:00 to 4:00. The cost is just $45 per day. Space is limited, so sign up now at www.smesdallas.org/summer or contact Jacynda Griego at jgriego@saintmichael. org.

Large Print Book of Common Prayer Available.

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.

Wear Your Nametag! There is no way we can know every parishioner, and there’s no way our clergy can remember everyone’s name. Wear your name tag! It’s more welcoming and more considerate to one another. (If you need a new nametag, ask the receptionist at the South Lanai.)

Keep Your Pledge Current this Summer. Getting ready to head to the mountains, to the beach, anywhere? Don’t forget to keep your pledge current this summer. Consider prepaying it. Have questions? Contact Rob Baber at rbaber@saintmichael.org.

Interim Rector Recovering from Automobile Accident. Our Interim Rector Doug Travis was in an automobile accident earlier this month in which he suffered a back injury. He is at home healing and anticipates returning to the office this week. He expects a full recovery. Doug sends his grateful appreciation for your prayers and concern. “Keep them coming,” he says.

Faith and Grief Luncheon Scheduled July 14. Beverly Patrick will be the guest speaker at the July 14 Faith and Grief Luncheon beginning at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. It is an opportunity to listen as others recount how their faith intersected with grief. The lunch is free but your donation is welcome. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Knitting Ministry To Meet on First Tuesdays in July and August. Join us on July 5 and August 2, from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Coke Activities Room where we knit together. If you don’t know how to knit and would like to learn, please come. Consider joining the knitting ministry, either in person or from home. Contact: Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@ gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous. This group, open to both men and women, meets on the first and third Sundays of each month at 7:30, in the Coke Activities Room. Contact: The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhern@aol.com.

Centering Prayer Group. Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 in the Clergy Conference Room to engage in Centering Prayer. Sit in silence and learn how to rest in God. God is paying attention and the practice will transform you. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com.

A Stephen Minister Can Help You Over The Rough Spots. Do you have a burden that you cannot handle alone? Saint Michael and All Angels offers a dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, contact The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, lflores@saintmichael.org or lay leader, Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net.

Recovery Advocates is a group dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional and social well-being of people facing substance abuse and other addictions. The Recovery Advocates have knowledge and experience in the area of addiction recovery and serve as a resource to discuss issues and concerns, share experiences, or take someone to an AA or Al-anon meeting. The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser is the clergy contact, lflores@saintmichael. org. All communications remain confidential.

Farmers Market Provides Eclectic Variety of Products The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market attracts one of the most eclectic group of vendors providing scrumptious food ranging from Mexican specialty breads, to gluten-free meals, to Italian delicacies, to tamales, to meat and eggs, and of course the freshest off-the-vine fruits, vegetables, and produce every Saturday morning. Next Saturday the firemen at Douglas and Northwest Highway will bring their fire truck for the kids (both small and big) to see and climb onboard. Don’t forget, the market also collects shoes for The Shoe Bank and men’s clothing for One Man’s Treasure. The market is open Saturday’s from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon in the north parking lot.

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

Fai th & LITERATURE

June 19

Sundays at 10 Saint Michael Chapel

The Great Divorce

by C. S. Lewis Reviewer: Hunter Ruffin

June 26

Pie for the 4th of July Reception in the Garden Cloister

Books Available in the Saint Michael Book Shop

June 19

The Gathering Lane Clark

June 26

Pie for the 4th of July No Class

July 3

July 3

Augustine to Freud

by Kenneth Boa Reviewer: Greg Pickens

Senior Housing at Jubilee Ben Leal

July 10

Lay Eucharistic Ministry Ruthie Garrett

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 16, have asked for our prayers: Pam Barbera, Doris Jean Betts, Kennedy Coke, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Mary Davis, Ken deGruy, Martha Haak, Janet Farrow, Connie Gordon, Jody Guenther, Winnie Hamlin, Bernie Hartley, Liam Hawk, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Wanda Jefferson, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Joanna Kemp, Richard Kilgore, Jim Klingeman, Ed Laska, Stacey Ligon, Hazel Marshall, John Morrison, Douglas Nettle, Kathy O’Doherty, Barbara Page, Tom Park, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Katy Rubarth, Jack Russo, Campbell Scott, Pat Shaw, David Smallwood, Flavious Smith, Byrd Teague, The Very Rev. Doug Travis, Valerie Guenther Unger, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson, lll, Valerie Wenger, and Bobbie Sue Williams.

The flowers in the church are given in loving memory of Ned Anderson, J. E. Goodnight, Walter J. Lightbourn, Walter S. Lightbourn, Brett Morris, V. M. Nance, Van R. Nance, Michael A. O’Neil, Albert Gunther Pabst, Julius Frohne Pabst, The Reverend Robert E. Ratelle, Roland Joseph Sikorski, Dr. Phillip Earle Williams, III, (Bo), Paul S. Willingham, Paul C. Young, and in thanksgiving for Roy Washburn.