Sunday News - August 20

T HE S UNDAY N EWS August 20, 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. Today we take the first steps into our new program year. We have Back-to-School Blessings at all worship services and beginning at 9:30 in the Garden Cloister you get to meet the new ministry leaders who have joined the staff in past months, including: The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation; Justin Brooks, Director of Modern Worship Music; 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. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Do so often!

Fall Worship Schedule Begins Today The major changes include: •

Discovery returns at 9:00 in Parish Hall

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Joy Mass at 9:00 is in Saint Michael Chapel

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Celebration (modern) at 11:00 in Parish Hall

The times and location of all other Sunday worship services remain the same.

Summer, Fall, and Beyond – A Discussion with the Rector.

Next Sunday, August 27, and Sunday, September 3 the Rector will hold an open forum to discuss all of the activities that have taken place during the spring and summer, the church’s exciting fall programs and initiatives, and where Saint Michael seeks to 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.

Today is Parish Nurse Sunday. Saint Michael’s Parish Nurse is in the South Lanai today providing information on Stroke Awareness. You can also get your blood pressure checked and ask questions about health concerns. For information contact Dianne Boyd, R.N. at dboyd@saintmichael.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Join the Lay Eucharist Visitors and provide communion to parishioners in the hospital or homebound. Contact Charlie Smith, jsmithcpa@earthlink.net.

• Whether cookie-baking is a special talent or a love of yours, the Funeral Reception Guild can use your help. Contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org.

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

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, BMC 5:30 p.m. - Candlelight Mass, SMC Sunday Services 7:30 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, SMC 9:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II, Church 9:00 a.m. - Discovery Mass, Parish Hall 9:00 a.m. - Joy Mass, SMC 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:00 a.m. - Celebration, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist, SMC

Disciples Parents Meeting Today. Parents of the 6th grade Disciples Confirmation class will meet today at 12:30 in the Youth Center to review the class schedule and requirements. Next weekend, August 26-27, the Disciples will go to Camp All Saints on Lake Texhoma for a get-acquainted retreat, which will include a lot of fun. The class will leave www.facebook.com/smaadallas the church at 8:00 Saturday morning and return Sunday by 3:00 p.m. For information contact Lauren Priest on Call If you have an urgent need to Wainwright at lwainwright@saintmichael.org. contact a priest after hours call 214232-7512.

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.

Saint Michael Episcopal School Ready for a New Year. The opening of the school year at Saint Michael Episcopal School is nearing and enrollment has topped 200 this year. Teachers returned this past week for orientation and to begin setting up their classrooms. On Monday, August 28 there will be “Meet the Teacher” from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and later that evening at 7:00 Parents’ Night is scheduled.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 30.

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 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.

Celebrate Oliver Butler’s Saint Michael Ministry Next Sunday. All are invited to honor Oliver Butler and his ministry at Saint Michael next Sunday, August 27, following the Celebration service in Parish Hall. The Rev. Butler is launching a new “For Profit, For Good” ministry leveraging his passion for outdoor cooking and addressing hunger issues in the community.

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 – and all their goodies – Returns August 27. The St. Mary’s Guild Bake Table will be back in business Sunday, August 27. Each week there are homemade baked treats, sweets, cakes, and even gluten free goodies. All proceeds go to local charities.

If you like to bake, consider joining this group that has been serving Saint Michael for more than 50 years. Sign up online at www.saintmichael.org/stmarys.

Confirmation Listening Sessions Scheduled. Two committees studying the church’s youth program have recommended changing the age at which we confirm young students from 6th grade to 8th grade. Before moving on the recommendation, we will hold Listening Sessions to get the input of parents. The sessions will be held September 12, October 12, and October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. For information contact The Rev. Eric Liles at eliles@saintmichael.org.

Prime Timers Start the Year Rockin’ on September 7. The Prime Timers start their program year with Justin Brooks, Director of Modern Worship Music, who leads our contemporary worship services in Parish Hall. It will be a lively meeting with this energetic, talented addition to our worship staff. Come Thursday, September 7 at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Stay for lunch, $10. Make reservations with Bonita Frederick, 214-7286440, by September 4.

Women of Saint Michael Luncheon Series Begins September 13. Two of the award winning Satellite Sisters, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan Smith, will launch the Women of Saint Michael luncheon series on September 13. With humor and affection they will dialogue on “The Importance of Female Friendships in Our Lives.”

The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in Parish Hall. Season tickets for the luncheon series and other programs can be purchased online at saintmichael. org/wosmluncheons.

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.

Care Givers Support Group meets weekly on Mondays, 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.

Women’s Cancer Support Group, a long-term women’s cancer support system, meets on Mondays at 1:45 p.m. in the Parlor. Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net.

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

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.

Children’s Chapel Included in 9:00 a.m.

Church Worship Beginning Next Sunday.

A new worship experience for young children, Children’s Chapel, will begin next Sunday, August 27, as part of the 9:00 service in the Church. Children, ages 3 – 7, will join their parents in the Church and following the Collect will go to Bishop Moore Chapel for a simple service of songs, prayer, and lessons.

They will rejoin their parents in the Church to participate in Holy Communion as a family.

Sunday School Registration Underway.

Registration for fall’s Children and Youth Sunday School is underway. 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, making the Bible a dynamic resource for teens. Children’s registration is at saintmichael. org/children/sundayschool. Youth registration is at saintmichael.org/youth/sundayschool

Children and Family Ministry Needs Sunday Teachers. The Children and Family Ministry needs volunteers for its fall Sunday School classes. Consider taking one Sunday a month (or more) to help in the religious formation of our youngest members. You can teach or assist. Contact Gabrielle Ott at gott@ saintmichael.org.

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 17, 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, Madison Winter, Tom Wittenbraker, Lila Wright, and Joe Yardley.