Sunday News - July 3

T HE S UNDAY N EWS July 3, 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 Church on this Independence Day Weekend. Thank you for worshiping with us today. In the midst of your time to relax and enjoy your friends and family, please take time to reflect on the marvelous freedoms we enjoy every day in America. Also pray in thanksgiving for those who have given their lives and for those who, today, put their lives in harms ways so that we can continue to live in the "land of the free and the home of the brave."

Greetings for Our New Rector. Let’s give a big welcome to our new Rector Chris Girata and his family. Send your greetings to cgirata@saintmichael.org. Read more about our new Rector in your Service Bulletin insert.

Faith and Literature Review Available Online. Each Faith and Literature review is video recorded and put on the church website at www.saintmichael.org/faithandlit. Today, Greg Pickens will review Augustine to Freud and next week, Lisa Flores Musser will review When Breath Becomes Air. The Faith and Literature books are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

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.

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 to meet with Prayer Ministry in July. Saint Michael’s Prayer Ministry will meet 6:00 – 7:30 on Thursday evening, July 21, in the Coke Activities Room. The program will feature Interim Rector, Doug Travis. The focus this summer is Practical Training for the Prayer Team. During the last half of the meeting, Mary Ann Webster will lead the training session.

All are invited. Questions? Contact Katherine Bowen, 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.

Church Offices Closed. Please note that the Church offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no 7:00 a.m.

Eucharist.

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 Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults 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

• Cook or serve for the Austin Street Center.

Cook at Saint Michael on Tuesday, July 5 or help serve the meal at Austin Street Center on Wednesday, July 6. Contact Randy Rekerdres, randy@rek-ins.com to sign up to cook or e-mail Rita Davis, rrdavis14@aol.com to volunteer to drive the food to Austin Street Center or to help serve.

Youth Ministry Searching for Associate Director. Do you know someone who would be a great Associate Youth Director at Saint Michael and All Angels? There is a description of the position online at www.saintmichael.org/youth. Refer that person(s) to kristinaz@ymarchitects.com.

Dinner & Ghostbusters Movie. On Wednesday evening July 20, join Youth Ministry at NorthPark Mall for dinner and movie. We will eat dinner in the food court before heading to see the new Ghostbusters. Please bring money for dinner and the movie. We will meet at the mall. Time TBA. Register at www.saintmichael.org/youth.

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.

Youth to Texas Rangers Baseball. On Sunday afternoon July 31, Youth Ministry will be heading to Globe Life Park in Arlington to watch the Texas Rangers face off against the Kansas City Royals. We will meet at the church at 12:30. The first pitch is at 2:05. We will call parents when we leave the ball park and are heading back to the church. Tickets are $25 and only 15 spots are available for youth.

Sign up at www.saintmichael.org/youth.

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.

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 are dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional and social well-being of people facing substance abuse and other addictions. 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.

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.)

The 7 Sisters Scarves Handmade In Kyrgyzstan Are Back! The Book Shop has the beautiful one of a kind silk and wool scarves in a variety of colors. The shop also has handmade straw bags from Madagascar that would make great bags for the pool or beach!

Come see us in the Book Shop. Book Shop Hours: Monday -Thursday 10:00 -3:00; Friday Closed for Summer; Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00; and Sundays 8:30 -12:30.

Farmers Market Offers Something For Everyone Come for the fun on Saturday mornings at the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. In addition to great produce, fresh food including pastries, tamales, and breakfast tacos, there are special events at each week's market including cooking demonstrations and regular visits from Fire Department 27 including tours of the fire trucks. 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 Saturdays 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

July 3

Augustine to Freud

by Kenneth Boa Reviewer: Greg Pickens

Sundays at 10 Saint Michael Chapel

July 10

Books Available in the Saint Michael Book Shop

July 3

When Breath Becomes Air

by Paul Kalanithi Reviewer: Lisa Flores Musser

July 17 The Last Temptation of Christ

by Nikos Karantzakis Reviewer: Bill Murray

Jubilee Park Ben Leal

July 10

Lay Eucharistic Ministry Ruthie Garrett

July 17

Honduras Mission Trip Sally Schupp and Sissy Massad

July 24

Altar Guild Frances Tompkins

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 30, have asked for our prayers: Pam Barbera, Kennedy Coke, Doris Cowling, Ralph Cousins, Mary Davis, Ken deGruy, Martha Haak, Janet Farrow, Jody Guenther, Bernie Hartley, Liam Hawk, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Wanda Jefferson, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Jim Klingeman, Ed Laska, Stacey Ligon, John Morrison, Douglas Nettle, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Katy Rubarth, Campbell Scott, Pat Shaw, Flavious Smith, Byrd Teague, The Very Rev. Doug Travis, Valerie Guenther Unger, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson, lll, and Valerie Wenger.

In Memory of: Mary Ann Barker, Betsy Mattingly Seale, William J. Teague, and in thanksgiving for Betty Moss Taylor & Cordelia Olmsted Taylor.