T h e S u n d ay N e w s August 2, 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. As we begin August, we get closer to the start of school, football season, and a new program year at our church. There are great adult classes planned including Faith and Society featuring the Mayor, County Judge and others; a fascinating Bible Study class focusing on Abraham as seen by Christians, Jews, and Muslims; and a new young adult fellowship class. And of course, there is a plethora of Sunday School offerings for our youth and children from Pre-school through High School. Just get ready, it’s going to be great at Saint Michael this fall. Rector Search and Transition Committee Seeks Your Input. The committee is collecting names of priests who might be considered as Saint Michael’s next Rector and is appealing to parishioners to suggest candidates it should review. “We cannot emphasize enough that parishioners are the best sources of potential candidates,” according to Van Sheets and Diana Newton, cochairs. The committee also will be asking the parish to participate in a comprehensive survey later this month that will be used in developing a Parish Profile for use in the Rector search process. If you have suggestions contact any member of the Rector Search and Transition Committee, or submit your ideas to rector.search@saintmichael.org. 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. St. Michael Woman’s Exchange Summer Sale. The St. Michael Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village is having its Summer Clearance Sale with savings up to 75% off. The Exchange is in its temporary location on the second floor above the Diane von Furstenberg shop near the theater. The new store, which will be next to the new Royal Blue Grocery, is nearing completion and is scheduled to open after Labor Day. Coming this Fall – Fellowship Class for Young/Middle Adults. The new Fellowship Class – geared for 25 – 50 year olds – will address the needs, hopes, and dreams, of parents, young adults and “slightly older” adults. Led by the Vicar, Bill Murray, the class will teach, share, and build community around the Church. It will meet in Parish Hall during the 10:00 Sunday School hour.
The Feast of Saint Michael – Celebrating Our 70th Anniversary – The Rector’s Ministry 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. If you wish to contribute to a purse for the Rector to be presented at the Feast of Saint Michael celebration, send your check to Saint Michael and All Angels, Attn. Rector’s Purse.
The Feast of Saint Michael And Farewell to the Dannals
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.
• If you would be willing to cook a meal for a parishioner just out of the hospital or nursing a family illness, contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org. • There are a lot of children’s Sunday School and Wednesday night activities this fall. If you can be a volunteer (age doesn’t matter) contact Emily Given at egiven@ saintmichael.org. Disciples Confirmation Registration is Underway. Registration for the 2015-2016 sixth graders’ Disciples Confirmation program is open and runs through August 17. Visit www.saintmichael.org/children/ youth-ministry/disciples-sunday-class-6th/ to register or learn more. Sunday School Starts August 30 – Children’s Registration is Open. A full schedule of Sunday School classes begins Sunday, August 30 for adults, youth, and children. Online registration for children from pre-school through the 5th grade is available at www.saintmichael.org/childrens-sunday-schoolregistration/
Cursillo - August 13-16 at Camp All Saints! Cursillo is about developing a closer relationship with God. Would you be interested in joining other Christians over the August 12 – 16 weekend and learning about a Christian way of life? Contact Mary Ruth McKenney, maryruthmckenney@gmail.com or Britt McGannon, 3britt@gmail.com. Christian Yoga Extends Through August. Christian Yoga classes continue in August on Monday evenings at 5:30 in the Youth Center. Licensed instructor Annette Lentz leads the class of people with different experience levels. For information contact Annette at Annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net. Parish Nurse Sunday will be August 16. Our parish nurses are focusing on Children’s Health this month as we prepare to return to school. If you have questions about this or any health issue, a registered nurse will be in the south lanai or contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org. Knitting Ministry Achieves 2,000 Prayer Shawls. Seven years ago a group of ladies began meeting for Bible study and fellowship, and began knitting prayer shawls to share with parishioners going through an illness, a loss, a family issue, a “rough patch.” The group has seen its knitters come and go, but the stitching has never stopped. A few days ago, this ministry completed its 2,000th prayer shawl, and at the 11:00 worship service on August 30 we will celebrate that achievement and the ladies that made it happen. Congratulations and Thank You to the Knitting Ministry, they have wrapped the care and love of Saint Michael around parishioners who have needed it. Faith and Grief August Luncheon Set. Join us at Noon on August 13, in the Coke Activities Room, for the Faith and Grief luncheon. Sharing one’s loss with others is especially comforting. Make your luncheon reservation by contacting Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. Questions? Contact Meg Badgett at mmbadgett@gmail.com. By Our Love Needs Volunteers. We need volunteers to provide nutritious meals to people with HIV/AIDS who live in housing provided by AIDS Services of Dallas. Our next meal to prepare is on August 17. To volunteer or to learn more about By Our Love, please contact Kelly Giron at kellyh5978@yahoo.com. Jubilee’s After School Program Can Use You This Fall. Jubilee Park’s after-school program serves 180 children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Volunteers are needed to assist teachers in the classroom with homework and enrichment activities. And, tutors are needed to help with reading and math skills. Contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org.
Cub Scout Pack Getting Started at Saint Michael. Planning is underway to create a Cub Scout Pack this fall at Saint Michael and All Angels. Parents interested in being involved with its creation and/or as a volunteer should contact Vicar Bill Murray by August 15 at bmurray@saintmichael.org. Full Sunday Schedule Returns August 23. Saint Michael and All Angels will return to the full worship schedule beginning August 23. Sunday School begins August 30. The worship services will be: 9:00 Rite II in the Church Joy Mass in Parish Hall Discovery in Saint Michael Chapel 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Rite I in the Church 11:11 Celebration in the Theater
The 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services are not changed.
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 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.
An easy, challenging, and inspiring read. If you’ve been looking for a breath of fresh air in your spirituality, this is it. Reviewed by Oliver Butler
08/02
In Fields of Blood we seek to discover the truth about religion and violence in each of 08/09 the world’s great traditions, taking us on an astonishing journey from prehistoric times to the present. Reviewed by Greg Pickens
Dollar and Cents – A Mid-Year Look at Saint Michael, Sunday, August 23 Treasurer Grady Schleier will report on the church’s finances during the first six months of the year at 10:00 August 23 in the Parlor. He will review the church’s income, expenses, and financial projections for the remainder of 2015, and will have a question and answer session.
Family Summer Sunday School Today at 11:00 Today and next Sunday, August 9, will be Family Summer Sunday School day in the Youth Center at 11:00. There will be a light breakfast/brunch, a lot of fellowship, and a short, fun, uplifting activity for the entire family. All are welcome!
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 30, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Lou Ann Campbell, Doris Cowling, Wade Crawford, Harold Croghan, Laura Derby, Mahin Dolatkah, Cathie Fincher, Connie Gordon, Tamiya Hale, Angela Hammons, Royce Hammons, Katie Hairgrove, Jim Howell, Serena Hubbell, Charlotte Huthnance, Linda Idol, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Nancy Kimbell, Jim Klingeman, Bill Leech, Leech family, Evelyn Moreau, Christi Nutt, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Tammy Proctor, Larry Prohaska, Avery Young Rademacher, Rob See, Pat Shaw, Junie Smith, Parker Snead, and Karen Weber.