Sunday News - June 25

T HE S UNDAY N EWS June 25, 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. Today we are Celebrating America and enjoying Pie for the 4th of July in the Garden Cloister. The Honduras Threads Mission trip and the Rector’s pilgrimage tracing the ministry of St. Paul leave this week. Keep Saint Michael’s pilgrims and missioners in your prayers.

This past week we announced that Justin Brooks is joining the staff as Director of Modern Worship Music. Read more about him and his family in this edition or online. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Vestry Sets October 29 Parish Meeting for Elections. The Vestry has called a Parish Meeting for Sunday, October 29 to elect 5 new members to the Vestry and three new Diocesan Convention delegates. Those elected will assume their posts beginning in January, 2018. Nominations for the Vestry and delegate positions will remain open until Friday, August 18. Nomination forms are available online and from the receptionist in the South Lanai.

Serving at The Gathering Today. Saint Michael is serving today at The Gathering, the church for the homeless, in downtown Dallas. If you would like to help serve join the volunteers at Thanks-Giving Square at Pacific and Ervay Streets. There is a 1:00 p.m. worship service followed by lunch.

Church Closed for July 4th Holiday. The church will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. There will be no 7:00 a.m. worship services, meetings, or Bible study classes.

Pilgrimage Tracing St. Paul’s Ministry Leaves This Week – Follow Online.

Saint Michael’s pilgrimage cruise tracing the ministry of St. Paul leaves this week.

The group, led by the Rector, Chris Girata, will visit sites where St. Paul preached in Rome, Athens and Corinth, Ephesus, and Malta. You can follow the pilgrimage with highlights by the Rector online at www.saintmichael.org.

Invite a Friend to Learn About Saint Michael. Do you have a friend or neighbor that should be a member of Saint Michael and All Angels? This summer is a great time to invite them to the next Saint Michael 101 Dinner for newcomers and visitors. This dinner is for exploring membership, meeting members of our Clergy & Vestry, and hearing all about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. The Saint Michael 101 Dinner will be Sunday, September 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Childcare will be available.

Director of Modern Worship Music to Join Saint Michael Justin Brooks, a nationally recognized leader in modern worship music, will join Saint Michael and All Angels in early July. Working with Ashley Westgate and our current musicians, Brooks will lead the music for the Celebration and Discovery services, and will coordinate music for the children’s Joy Mass. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Brooks has performed and recorded throughout the country, and has released three albums of original songs and new hymn arrangements. Most recently he has served as Director of Contemporary Music at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. In welcoming Brooks, Rector Girata said, “Justin has a unique perspective and passion for merging ancient faith practices with modern ways of worship which fits perfectly with the culture at Saint Michael.”

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

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.

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Join Project Moses, the new Saint Michael ministry fighting human trafficking. Contact Mark Demler at mdemler@comcast.net.

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Start your day with worship at 7:00 in Bishop Moore Chapel. Morning Prayer on Monday-Wednesday-Friday, Holy Communion on Tuesday and Thursday.

Saint Michael Youth Headed to the Movies. Save the Date Sunday, July 9! Our youth are going to see the new hit movie “Spider-Man Homecoming” at the NorthPark AMC Theaters. The cost is $15 for the movie, but bring money for snacks. Time will be in the early afternoon, but won’t be finalized until the week before. Sign up online at www.saintmichael. org/event/youth-afternoon-at-the-movies.

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.

Austin Street Shelter Cooking Shifts for Holidays. Saint Michael will be serving dinner at the Austin Street Shelter on Wednesday, July 5. But because of the July 4th holiday, cooking will be Sunday evening, July 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall kitchen.

The meal will be stored in the church refrigerators and transported to Austin Street Shelter on Wednesday morning. If you can help cook or serve signup online at www.saintmichael. org/missionoutreach/serve-now.

Care Givers Support Group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month from 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.

Supplies Needed for Jubilee Park Summer Camps. A lot of the things you throw away each day can make a child’s summer camp experience at Jubilee Park a major highlight. We need comic books, oatmeal containers (cylinder shapes with lids), Kleenex boxes, shoe boxes, and old magazines. There is a collection box in the South Lanai for your donations.

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 will meet tomorrow 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.

Register Now for Fall Education for Ministry (EfM) Class. Education for Ministry, developed by 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, and registration is underway.

For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com.

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. .............................................................................

W E L C O M E T O S A I N T M I C H A E L

Popularity of Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Continues to Grow. The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is continuing to grow in popularity and in numbers of shoppers. Last week more than 1,000 customers turned out to buy fresh, farm-grown produce, meat and poultry, cheeses, breads, Mexican and Italian delicacies, and more. As the Dallas Morning News said recently the Saint Michael market is “the King Daddy of artisan markets in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” The market is open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the north parking lot.

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 22, have asked for our prayers: Mike Alexander, James Angelino, 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, Bill Magee, Joseph McCadden, Lydia Moody, Charlie Moncrief, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Jean Porter, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Eliza Ramos, Ed Reeves, Sandra Rose, David Smallwood, Ethel Sexton, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Tom Wittenbraker, and Joe Yardley.

The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, Florence Perkins Higgs, Michael T. Lilly, Heinz Molsen, Jr., Heinz Gunder Molsen, Michael O’Neill, William J. Teague, and Paul Willingham.