Sunday News - July 12

T h e S u n d ay N e w s July 12, 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. Today is a special day in the life of our church. This morning The Rev. Hunter Ruffin will celebrate his first Holy Communion, following his ordination to the priesthood yesterday morning. To make this day even more special we are baptizing our newest members at the 10:00 worship service. You’ve picked a great day to worship with us. Thank You! Family Summer Sunday School Starts Today. Today and next Sunday, July 19, will be Family Summer Sunday School days in the Youth Center at 11:00. Mom, Dads, and all the kids are urged to participate. There will be a light breakfast/brunch, a lot of fellowship, and a short, fun, uplifting activity for the entire family.

High School Mission Trip Leaves for Oregon. Our high school kids left Saturday on their mission trip to Oregon. The group is staying at the Fr. Bernard Youth Center at Mount Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, seminary, and retreat near Salem. During their mission, the students will participate in a beach cleanup project with SOLVE, an environmental restoration organization, and work with the Sunshine Division in Portland, which provides food and clothing assistance. Keep them in your prayers this week.

Pray for the Rector Search and Transition. The Rector Search and Transition team has developed a prayer to guide them during their task of recommending a new rector for Saint Michael and All Angels, and parishioners are asked to support the committee’s efforts through prayer. The prayer can be found online at www.saintmichael.org, in the July Archangel, and throughout the church.

There is a prayer station in the Bishop Moore Chapel where parishioners are urged to offer their own prayers. The search and transition team is interested in your thoughts and suggestions concerning selection of a new rector. Send your ideas and comments to rector.search@saintmichael.org.

Faith and Literature Returns Today. Vicar, Bill Murray, reviews the book The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay today at 11:00 in the Faith and Literature class. The Pulitzer Prize winner is a story of comic books, superheroes, and real-world survival. On July 19, the Rector, Bob Dannals, will give a report on the recently concluded General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The class meets in the Coke Activities Room.

Saint Michael’s Worship Service Livecast on Sundays. Wherever your travels take you this summer, you can worship with Saint Michael and All Angels. The 10:00 Sunday morning worship service in the Church is livecast. You can watch it live or access it whenever you want at www.saintmichael.org.

Keep Your Pledge Current this Summer Consider prepaying your pledge. You can use cash, autodebit, or even gifts of appreciated stock. Have questions or want more information: contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving: mkardell@saintmichael.org.

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

Deuteronomy 16:17

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 Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach 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

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.

Prayer Candles. Prayer candle stands are in the Bishop

Moore and Saint Michael chapels. A $1 donation for lit candles is appreciated.

• Children and Family Ministry is looking for teachers and volunteers for the Fall.

It’s fun and inspiring. Contact Emily at egiven@saintmichael.org.

• Saint Michael’s Good Shepherds keep up with parishioners in their neighborhoods.

You can do that! Contact Ann Mills at Amills@saintmichael.org.

New Sports Field Under Construction on the North Campus. A new sports field for use by Saint Michael’s youth, and the Saint Michael Episcopal School is being developed just west of the playground and north of the parking lot. The area has been leased in recent months by contractors working on nearby buildings for employee parking. Cost of improvements for the sports field is being paid by the contractors. The new facility is scheduled to be finished by mid-September.

Disciples Confirmation Registration Begins Tomorrow. Registration for the 2015-2016 sixth graders’ Disciples Confirmation program begins tomorrow, July 13, and runs through August 17. Visit www.saintmichael.org/children/youth-ministry/ disciples-sunday-class-6th/ to register or learn more.

Family Night at the U. P. Pool is Friday, July 24. The next Family Night at the University Park swimming pool is Friday, July 24. Kids, bring your parents, and have a cool evening with sandwiches, chips, drinks, and a lot of water to splash. Meet at 6:00 at the pool located at Lovers Lane and Dickens.

RSVP to Jill at jdelabano@saintmichael.org.

Friday is Movie Night. The whole family is invited to Movie Night in the Youth Center this Friday, July 17.

The feature is “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” …perfect for Friday night.

Be there at 6:00 for pizza, drinks, sweets…and the movie.

July is North Dallas Shared Ministries Month. Fill at least one grocery bag during July and bring it to the South Lanai. Suggested items: macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, tortillas, canned food items, saltine crackers.

A more extensive list is available at several locations throughout the church. Financial contributions are just as valuable. Make checks payable to North Dallas Shared Ministries and bring to the South Lanai receptionist.

Family Field Trip Scheduled to North Dallas Shared Ministries. Kids and parents will gather the bags of groceries collected during the month and take them to the North Dallas Shared Ministries on Sunday, July 26. They will help stock the shelves and put together food to be distributed at the center. If you want to participate, meet in the South Lanai at 11:00 and caravan to North Dallas Shared Ministries.

Join the Friends of the Farmers Market. Help secure the future of Saint Michael’s Farmers Market by joining the Friends of the Farmers Market. Our Farmers Market is recognized as one of the best in the Dallas area and we want to keep it that way. Join the Friends online at www.saintmichaelsmarket.com/friends.

Update from the Campus Planning Committee. The Campus Planning Committee has been working on our future facility needs given the 2020 relocation of the Episcopal School of Dallas to its main campus, the growth of our own Saint Michael Episcopal School, the desire for a new Parish Hall, and development of our north campus property.

An update on the committee’s work from co-chairs Stewart Thomas and Senior Warden Matt Waller is available online at www.saintmichael.org and in the July Archangel.

Books from the Rector’s Library are Available. With the Rector’s pending retirement and move, he is culling his library. More than 200 books are available in the Clergy Conference Room during the church’s business hours, 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. There is no cost. First come, first served.

Cursillo - August 13-16 at Camp All Saints! The next team is preparing their talks and getting ready to serve God’s people with a potentially life-changing experience. What is Cursillo all about? It’s about developing a closer relationship with God and learning and living in fellowship. Would you or do you know someone who would be interested in joining with other Christians to learn about a Christian way of life? Contact Mary Ruth McKenney, maryruthmckenney@gmail.com or Britt McGannon, 3britt@gmail.com.

Christian Yoga Meeting Through July, Vacationing in August. Yoga classes will meet Monday evenings through July 27 at 5:30 in the Youth Center. The class will NOT meeting during August. Licensed instructor, Annette Lentz, leads people of different experience levels to seek spiritual centering, gain increased strength and flexibility and to have fun.

Contact: Annette Lentz, Annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday, September 27 will be a day of celebration. It is the Feast of Saint Michael and we will commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Saint Michael and All Angels Church, honor our 7th Decade Parishioners, and celebrate the ministry of Valerie and Bob Dannals. Mark your calendars now!

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The Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry. Since 2009 we have knitted 1,983 prayer Shawls.

Seventeen more and we’ve reached 2,000. Help us reach that goal this year. Join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Coke Activities Room. If you don’t know how to knit and would like to learn, please come. Questions? Contact: Byrd Teague, byrd. teague@gmail.com.

The Feast of Saint Michael – Celebrating 70 Years

W E L C O M E

And Farewell to the Dannals

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.

07/12

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Reviewed by Bill Murray

Report on the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 07/19

The Rector will hold a Post-General Convention Report and Conversation next Sunday, July 19 in the Coke Activities Room at 11:00.

He will discuss several prominent convention actions including: • The Reorganization of the National Church; • Provisions for Same-sex marriage; • The election of the new Presiding Bishop; and • Budget Imperatives and Mission Emphasis.

Saint Michael Book Shop Featuring Scarves from Kyrgyzstan. Beautiful one-of-a-kind scarves of silk and wool are in the Saint Michael Book Shop for a limited time. The scarves are made by 7 sisters from Kyrgyzstan using the wet felting method of production. Don’t forget the 50% Summer Sale on certain merchandise is still on. The Book Shop’s Summer hours are: Monday - Thursday 10:00-3:00, CLOSED Friday, 9:00 -11:00 Saturday, and 8:30 – 12:30 Sunday.

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, July 9, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Lou Ann Campbell, Doris Cowling, Wade Crawford, Harold Croghan, Laura Derby, Cathie Fincher, Howard Garrett, Connie Gordon, Tamiya Hale, Angela Hammons, Royce Hammons, Katie Hairgrove, Thomas Howard, Jim Howell, Serena Hubbell, Charlotte Huthnance, Linda Idol, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Bill Leech, Leech family, Caryl McFarland, Randi McFarland, Evelyn Moreau, Christi Nutt, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Tammy Proctor, Larry Prohaska, Avery Young Rademacher, Betty Roseburg, Rob See, Pat Shaw, Dennis Smith, Junie Smith, Parker Snead, Karen Weber, and John Whitehead.

The Altar flowers are given in memory of Marilee Warden Humphrey, T. D. Humphrey, Jr., Harold V. Johnson, Jr., Virginia Kerr, Helena Wicker Newman, Robert W. Ryan, Jr., Ann L.