Sunday News - July 23

T HE S UNDAY N EWS July 23, 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. At the 9:00 a.m. worship service today the Youth Mission Trip to the Amistad Mission in Bolivia is being commissioned, and we greet Chase Monson, our new Assistant Youth Director.

He and Youth Director Lauren Wainwright will lead the week-long mission trip. You can follow our youth’s activities in Bolivia on our website. Greg Pickens is waxing poetic at Faith and Literature at 10:00, and the sermon series “Joy Ride – Lessons from Philippians” continues in the Celebration worship service at 11:11. Thanks for worshiping with us today.

Saint Michael 101 – An Introduction to Our Church for Newcomers.

Newcomers interested in joining our church should attend the Saint Michael 101 dinner on Sunday, September 24. It is the perfect opportunity to explore membership, meet clergy and Vestry members, and learn about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and exciting future. If you have friends or neighbors who should be members of Saint Michael, get September 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 on their calendar. Childcare will be available.

Safe Church Training Scheduled Tuesday. Safe Church Training is essential to Saint Michael’s dedication to provide a safe, caring environment for every parishioner and is required for anyone working with youth or children. The training will be Tuesday, July 25 beginning at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Register with Kimberly at khughes@saintmichael.org.

Nominations Open for Church Leadership Positions. Nominations are being excepted through Friday, August 18 for positions on the Church Vestry and Diocesan Convention delegation. The election will be held at a called Parish Meeting on Sunday, October 29. Five new Vestry members will be elected as will three delegates and alternates to serve at the fall convention. They will begin their terms in January.

Nomination forms are available online at saintmichael.org or at the South Lanai Reception desk.

Serve at Austin Street Shelter August 1 & 2. Each month Saint Michael cooks and serves dinner to the homeless at the Austin Street Shelter. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, August 1 to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall kitchen to cook the meal, and on Wednesday, August 2 to serve it at the Shelter, 2929 Hickory Street, at 5:30. Volunteer online at saintmichael.org/missionoutreach/servenow.

Prayer Ministry to Meet with Canon to the Ordinary.

The Rev. Canon Michael Gilton will meet with the Prayer Ministry team at its Thursday, August 17 meeting. He will discuss “Prayer Changes You.” The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Dinner is available for $10. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@ saintmichael.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets on the first and third Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@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

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, Parish Hall 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC

• Looking for a volunteer opportunity this fall? Consider teaching a children’s Sunday School class. Contact Gabrielle Ott at gott@ saintmichael.org.

• Be a sales associate in the Saint Michael Book Shop. Contact Chris Love at bookshop@ saintmichael.org.

Youth Bolivia Mission Trip Leaves Tomorrow.

Saint Michael’s 9th through 12th grade youth leave tomorrow for a weeklong mission trip to Bolivia.

They will be working at the Amistad mission and with the children of Casa Esperanza, which is supported by Saint Michael. Keep our youth and their adult leaders in your prayers. You can follow our youth’s activities online at saintmichael.org.

Disciples Confirmation Class Registration Underway – Deadline August 15. Registration for the 6th grade Disciples Confirmation Class is underway and will close on August 15. The class will meet on Sunday mornings during the academic year, culminating with Confirmation in May of next year. The group’s first retreat will be August 26 and 27 at Camp All Saints with another next spring. In addition the Disciples will have the opportunity to work with a mentor and will participate in a community services project. Register online at saintmichael.org/disciples.

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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.

Sunday School Registration Opens for Children and Youth. Registration for fall’s Children and Youth Sunday Schools has started. There are ageappropriate classes for children from age 3 through the 5th grade. Our middle school students will do a DVD Bible study, Echo the Story, and high schoolers will engage in Teen Text, a Lectionary-based program that makes the Bible a vital, dynamic resource for teens. Children’s registration is at saintmichael. org/children/sundayschool. Youth registration is at saintmichael.org/youth/sundayschool.

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.

Planning a Wedding? St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange has the perfect deal for you. As a special gift to parish members, St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange offers a discount on invitations and other printed items when the wedding invitations are ordered at The Exchange. This offer may be enjoyed whether or not the wedding takes place at Saint Michael. Just order your wedding invitations at The Exchange and save on Save-the-Dates, Shower and Party Invitations, Thank You Notes, and Rehearsal Dinner Invitations! Call the store at 214-521-3862 for an appointment or come by at 5 Highland Park Village.

August Faith and Grief to Feature Greg Dodd. Greg Dodd, a certified senior advisor with Seniors Helping Seniors, will be the speaker at the August 10 Faith and Grief Luncheon. It is an opportunity for those who have lost loved ones to have a meal and conversation together. The luncheon begins at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Care Givers Support Begins Weekly Meetings. Care Givers Support Group meets every Monday 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.

Stay Up-to-date On Your Pledge this Summer. In the midst of vacations and out-oftown trips, be sure to stay current on your pledge throughout the summer. You can go online to the ‘Give’ section on our website to make a payment, send it by mail, or put it in the offering plate on Sunday. If you have questions, contact Caroline Marak, Stewardship Manager, at cmarak@saintmichael.org or 214-692-3015 with any questions!

Saint Michael Ties On Sale Online. The new Saint Michael tie is available online at w w w. s a i n t m i c h a e l . o r g .

It can be worn for any occasion; dinner parties, work, even church. They are available in traditional styles, bow ties, youth ties, and pocket squares in blue, red, and yellow. Proceeds go to the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee that supports charities and Episcopal ministries addressing hunger and poverty.

Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term women’s cancer support system. The group meets on Mondays at 1:45 in the church parlor.

Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net.

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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 20, have asked for our prayers: James Angelino, Mike Averitt, Art Brook, Frances Briggle Campbell, Mary Anna Coleman, Doris Cowling, Virginia Eggers, Zac Giles, Linda Gore, Jody Guenther, John P. Hall lll, Stephen Hines, Caroline Hite, Jean Hoffman, Jim Howell, Jennifer Hulsey, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Howard Johnsen, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Ginny Lauderdale, Stacey Ligon, Joseph McCadden, Michael & Connor, Lydia Moody, Charlie Moncrief, David Munson, Ed Nash, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Jean Porter, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Eliza Ramos, Ed Reeves, Sandra Rose, Sylvia Rundell, David Smallwood, Lynn Smith, Brenda Stubel, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Tom Wittenbraker, and Joe Yardley.

The Altar Flowers are given in memory of T. Ned Anderson, Betty K. Nash, Patrick Vail, Robert Vail, and in thanksgiving for Eddie Doran.