Sunday News - August 13

T HE S UNDAY N EWS August 13, 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. The countdown to school and the fall is underway. Next Sunday we begin our fall worship schedule, have back-to-school blessings at all services, and greet seven new ministry leaders that have joined our staff. As you prepare for a new season, keep Saint Michael and All Angels at the top of your agenda. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Fall Worship Schedule Begins Next Sunday August 20 The fall worship schedule will begin Sunday, August 20. Following is the schedule of services and locations.

Sundays

7:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Rite I Saint Michael Chapel

9:00 a.m.

Holy Communion Rite II Church Joy Mass Saint Michael Chapel Discovery Mass Parish Hall

11:00 a.m.

Holy Communion Rite I Church Celebration (modern) Parish Hall

5:30 p.m.

Evening Prayer and Saint Michael Chapel Holy Communion Author Colin Cahoon Closes Faith and Literature Today. Colin Cahoon, author of The Man with the Black Box, closes out this summer’s Faith and Literature class today at 10:00 in Saint Michael Chapel. His book is an examination of the corruptibility of mankind, and the classic battle of good versus evil. Cahoon has donated copies of his book to the church which parishioners can purchase ($15 for paperback, $25 hardback) with the proceeds going to Saint Michael.

Summer, Fall, and Beyond – A Discussion with the Rector. On August 27 and September 3 the Rector will discuss all of the activities that have taken place during the spring and summer, the exciting fall programs and initiatives, and where Saint Michael will be in the future months and years. The all-adult forum will meet in the church at 10:00 both weeks. A lot has happened and will continue to happen as we become the church we hope to be.

Nametags Available at Reception Desk. If you’ve ordered a new nametag recently, it is ready. Please pick it up on the display counter across from the South Lanai reception desk.

Fall Preaching and Teaching Series Focuses on Exodus - Beginning in September A new preaching and teaching series this fall, “Choosing Freedom – Our Journey with God,” will focus on The Book of Exodus and the choices the Israelites faced in their journey to freedom. On Sunday, September 10 the Rector Chris Girata will begin a seven week series of sermons at 9:00 and 11:00 in the church exploring how the Israelites’ journey to freedom relates to choices we have in our journey with God. The “Choosing Freedom – Our Journey with God” series will continue at 10:00 in Saint Michael Chapel with The Rev. Mary Lessmann and The Rev. Tom Blackmon expanding on what the journey tells us about God and ourselves, how it plays out in the New Testament, and how it looks in our lives today.

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 Dr. Eric Liles Associate for Formation 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 Rich Towers, Associate for Student Ministries The Reverend Michael Harmuth, 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 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.

• Project Moses is a new ministry at Saint Michael that is fighting human trafficking.

To get involved contact Mark or Terry Demler at mdemler@comcast.net.

• Volunteer to tutor an O.M. Roberts elementary school student at the Jubilee Park Community Center this fall. Contact Ovidia Amaya at oamaya@jubileecenter.org.

Youth Pool Party To Welcome Chase Monson.

All youth, 6th grade through 12th grade, are invited to a Pool Party next Sunday afternoon, August 20 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. to meet our new Assistant Youth Director, Chase Monson. We’re meeting at the Hardaway’s home at 3504 Wentwood Drive from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a swim in the pool, ice cream, and a really cool guy.

Disciples’ Registration Deadline August 15 – Parents Meeting August 20. Registration for the 6th grade Disciples Confirmation Class closes Tuesday, August 15 and a meeting of class parents will be next Sunday, August 20 at 12:30 in the Youth Center. The first Disciples’ retreat will be held August 26 – 27 at Camp All Saints. The class, which meets throughout the academic year, concludes with Confirmation in May of next year. Register online at saintmichael.org/disciples.

Sunday School Registration Underway.

Registration for fall’s Children and Youth Sunday School has started. There are age-appropriate 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.

Help the Children and Family Ministry on Sundays. The Children and Family Ministry needs volunteers for its fall Sunday School classes.

Consider taking one Sunday a month to help in the religious formation of our youngest members.

You can choose to teach or assist in the classroom.

Contact Gabrielle Ott at gott@saintmichael.org.

Back-to-School Blessings Next Sunday, August 20. To get the new academic year off to a good start, there will be a blessing of backpacks at every worship service next Sunday. Our children and youth from pre-k to elementary, middle school, and high school, are urged to bring their backpacks to be blessed for a new year of learning. Adults can bring their briefcases, laptops, tablets and smartphones to be blessed, too. There are plenty of blessings to go around!

Greet New Saint Michael Staff Members. Over the past spring and summer several new ministry leaders have joined the Saint Michael staff. Next Sunday, August 20 you’ll get to meet and greet them at a reception in the Garden Cloister beginning at 9:30. They include: Justin Brooks, Director of Modern Worship Music; The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation; Chase Monson, Assistant Youth Director; Jonathan Ryan, Director of Music and Organist; Anne Schmidt, Membership Coordinator; Glenn Stroh Assistant Organist/ Choirmaster; and Rich Towers, Associate for Student Ministries at SMU. Saint Michael 101 – An Introduction to Our Church for Newcomers. Newcomers interested in joining our church should attend the Saint Michael 101 lunch on Sunday, September 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. It is the perfect opportunity to explore membership, meet clergy and Vestry members, and learn about our ministries, opportunities for involvement, and exciting future. If you have friends or neighbors who should be members of Saint Michael, get September 24 on their calendar. Childcare will be available.

Prayer Ministry to Meet with Canon to the Ordinary Thursday. The Rev. Canon Michael Gilton meets with the Prayer Ministry team at its Thursday, August 17 meeting. He will discuss how “Prayer Changes You.” The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Dinner is available for $10. All are welcome and urged to attend. Make reservations saintmichael.org/prayerteam.

Welcome Center Open in the Parlor. If you are a newcomer, visitor or guest, we invite you to stop by the Welcome Center located in the Parlor. We are so glad you are with us and we want to greet you more personally, give you a gift, and some information about Saint Michael and All Angels.

Deadline for Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominations Extended. Nominations for positions on the Saint Michael Vestry and as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention has been extended to Thursday, August 24. Nomination forms must be turned in to the receptionist in the South Lanai by 4:30 p.m. The election for the positions will be at the Parish Meeting on Sunday, October 29. Five new Vestry members will be elected to serve 3 year terms, and three delegates and three alternates will be named to our Convention delegation.

Sin and Redemption Begins in September. The Rev. Tom Blackmon will lead a new discussion class this fall – Stories of Sin and Redemption – using short stories that engage the spiritual and moral questions facing the characters. Beginning September 12, the class will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel Conference Room. Register with Julia Giles at jgiles@saintmichael.org.

St. Mary’s Guild Returns August 27. St. Mary’s Guild – with their Sunday morning tables of delicious temptations – returns in two weeks. Freshly baked treats and snacks will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the South Lanai. All proceeds go to local charities.

And now, St. Mary’s Guild will take special orders for your group or dinner party. For information or to make an order, contact Shannon Callewart at scallewart@tx.rr.com.

Centering Prayer Moves to New Location. Centering Prayer has moved its weekly 10:00 a.m. gathering to the Bishop Moore Chapel. All are welcome to learn how to rest in God. The practice is transforming. Contact Shannon Callewart at scallewart@tx.rr.com.

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

Oliver Butler Announces New Venture Ministry The Rev. Oliver Butler announced he is launching a new “For Profit, For Good” ministry leveraging his passion for outdoor cooking and addressing hunger issues facing the community. Read more about his new venture online or in the August Archangel. Butler’s last Sunday at Saint Michael will be August 27. A “good-bye” reception will follow the Celebration worship service in Parish Hall.

Representatives of the Women of Saint Michael will be outside the Parlor and Saint Michael Chapel today to sell the new tie collection.

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, August 10, have asked for our prayers: James Angelino, Mike Averitt, Art Brook, Margot Burrell, Frances Briggle Campbell, Doris Cowling, Amanda Daniel, Cliff Daniel, Virginia Eggers, Zac Giles, Linda Gore, Jody Guenther, Lynn Harris, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Jennifer Hulsey, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Keith Jones, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Al Lassiter, Ginny Lauderdale, Stacey Ligon, Betty Luhn, Royce Malone, Jim Marsh, Matthew Massengale, Barbara Miercort, Twyla Miranda, Charlie Moncrief, David Munson, Douglas Nettle, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Jean Porter, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Eliza Ramos, Warren Randall, Ed Reeves, Sandra Rose, Sylvia Rundell, Tommy Runge, David Smallwood, Lynn Smith, Brenda Stubel, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Bill Warlick, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Mattison Winter, Tom Wittenbraker, Lila Wright, and Joe Yardley The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Thomas A. Steele, Jr., Lisa Koch Jones, and Michael A. O’Neill.