T HE S UNDAY N EWS August 28, 2016
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 Sunday School Sunday with a full schedule of stimulating classes for all ages. A description of classes for adults to elementary school students is on the back page of this Sunday News or is found online at www.saintmichael.org. Sunday School class maps are at several locations throughout the church. The fall Formation Schedule is full of rich learning opportunities. Take advantage of them. Thanks for worshiping with us today. The Church offices will be closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. A New Era Begins – Pray for Saint Michael and All Angels. Our new Rector, The Rev. Christopher Girata, has arrived, and the next stage in our life together is beginning. As we enter this new era, pray for God’s grace to lead us as we transition to an even greater future for our church. Visit the prayer station in Bishop Moore Chapel and offer your prayers for our new Rector and our church. Sign the book and write a word of thanks for Saint Michael and All Angels. St. Mary’s Guild is Back in Business in the South Lanai. Have you been missing those Donuts, Rum Cake, or other Sunday morning snacks from the Saint Mary's Guild? They are back in business beginning today in the South Lanai. And, you can order cakes ahead of time. All proceeds go to two non-profit ministries: Hopeful Solutions and Family Outreach. We are also looking for bake team members! Contact Cissy Humphrey, cissy1234@yahoo.com or email stmarysguild@yahoo.com. Farmers Market Nearing End of the Season – Take Advantage Now. Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is nearing the end of its 2016 summer season, one that has been among its best. Customers have averaged over 400 per Saturday, and the vendors have supplied one of the most diverse arrays of products ever. If you haven’t, check out the Farmers Market before it’s too late. It is open every Saturday morning from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon through September 17. The Journeys of St. Paul – A 2017 Cruise with the Rector. Saint Michael Rector Christopher Girata will lead a pilgrimage next year tracing the Journeys of St. Paul through Rome, Greece, Turkey, and Malta. The cruise, from June 5 – 18, will also visit several scenic destinations in the Mediterranean. Information brochures are at several locations throughout the church and there will be an information meeting Sunday, September 11 at 12:30 in the Coke Activities Room for those interested. Saint Michael 101 – Learn About Saint Michael Membership. Are you new to Saint Michael and thinking about joining? Do you have friends that should be members? Saint Michael 101 on September 18 at 6:00 is the place! It’s a lively, fun (free) dinner, where you get to know our church and what it’s all about. Sign up for yourself, or ask your friends to come. RSVP at www. saintmichael.org. Saint Michael Episcopal School Starts Wednesday. Teachers are in the full-prep mode for Wednesday’s opening of the Saint Michael Episcopal School. This year the school has expanded to include its first Kindergarten class. Tomorrow at 10:00 will be Meet the Teacher morning and tomorrow evening at 7:00 will be Parents Night. If you will be at the church during the week, be sure to be on the lookout for excited kids.
Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Sunday Associate The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate
Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kay Whelan, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Tom Rhodus, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J.C. Snead, Arnold Spencer, Kay Whelan, and Chris Wiley.
• The Children and Family Ministry can use volunteers to help with its many fall programs. Contact Emily at egiven@saintmichael.org. • Consider providing a Wednesday night meal for about 25 kids at our Youth LiveWIRE meetings. Contact Lauren at lwainwright@ saintmichael.org. Interns Start in Youth Ministry. Two college interns are bolstering our Youth Ministry team. Daniel Stanelle, an accounting major at the University of Texas at Arlington, and Patricia Hale-Siedler, a photography major at the University of North Texas, work with our teens on Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and on special outings and events.
Worship Schedule 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 9:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II, Church 9:00 a.m. - Discovery Mass, SMC 9:15 a.m. - Joy Mass, Theater 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (beginning 8/28) 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.
Food 4 Kids Program Begins September 1. Food 4 Kids provides a weekend food pack for a child at critical risk for hunger. Dallas County has one of the highest childhood hunger rates in the nation. $5 a week, $20 a month, $200 for the school year, or $260 a year makes sure one school child has food for the weekend. Look for the Food 4 Kids table every Sunday beginning in September or send a check to Saint Michael and All Angels – Food 4 Kids. Make online donations at www.saintmichael.org/ food4kids.
Help Our New Rector, Wear Your Nametag! Our new Rector really wants to get to know you, so help him out. Wear your Nametag.
Ministry (EfM) Starts Tuesday. Do you have an inquiring heart, the courage to persevere, and a spirit to know God? Education for Ministry is a course that through study, fellowship, and theological reflection brings together tradition, scripture, reason, and experience. The class, created by the University of the South – Sewanee, meets in the Drake Room Tuesday evenings at 6:30 beginning Tuesday, August 30. For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com or Shelly Vescovo, svescovo@saintmichael.org.
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Enneagram – How We Relate to God and Neighbor. The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that helps us to learn more about ourselves and how we are in relationship with God and people that are most important to us. The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster will facilitate the class beginning September 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. There’s no charge, but registration is necessary. For more information contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org or maryannwebster@gmail.com. Adult Confirmation Preparation Classes Begin September 28. Learn about the Episcopal Church or refresh your memory at the Adult Confirmation Preparation Classes beginning Wednesday, September 28. For those new to Saint Michael the course serves as preparation for confirmation into the Church. Led by The Reverends Bill Murray and Greg Pickens, the course meets on Wednesday evenings through November 2 at 6:30 in the Coke Activities Room with free dinner and childcare. To register contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org. Honduras Mission Information Meeting Planned September 11. Join Saint Michael’s Honduras Mission leaders Sunday, September 11 for an evening of song, prayer, and information about the February, 2017 trip to Tela, Honduras. Learn about the projects our missioners will be doing, the costs, and requirements of the trip. The meeting begins at 6:30 in the Coke Activities Room. October Amistad, Bolivia Mission Trip Sign-up Deadline Nears. The deadline for registering for the pilgrimage to the Amistad Mission in Bolivia is August 31. Amistad, a long-time outreach ministry of Saint Michael, provides a safe, loving home environment for abandoned children. For more information contact Maria D’Antoni at maria@ dantonipartners.com. Sign-up online at www.saintmichael.org/amistad2016. Prime Timers to Meet with the Rector. The Prime Timers start their year with our Rector, Christopher Girata, as its first program. Join us on Thursday, September 1, 10:30, in the Coke Activities Room. And, stay for lunch, $10. Make reservations with Mary Davis, 214-363-7761. Women-Work-Word Relocates Meeting Location. The Fellowship/Book Study group, Women-Work-Word, has moved its meeting to the Chapel Conference Room. The group for working women with jam-packed schedules meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Learn more by contacting The Rev. Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@ saintmichael.org. Jubilee Park’s Back to After School Bash Needs Volunteers and Supplies. Volunteer for Jubilee Park’s annual Back to After School Bash on Thursday, September 8 as we get kids and parents excited about the new school year. Saint Michael volunteers are needed from 5:30 to 7:00. There will be food for the families and school supplies will be distributed. Healthy snack donations such as granola bars, fruit and veggie chips are needed. To volunteer or donate contact event chair Kristin Lambeth at kristinmlambeth@gmail.com. Prayer Ministry to Meet with Bob Johnston. The September 15 meeting of the Prayer Ministry will feature Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism. The meeting begins at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room and a light supper is offered for $10. RSVP to Katherine Bowen, kbowen@ saintmichael.org.
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 at 10:00 The Forum
Bible Study
Together
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
ESD Library
The Rev. Christopher Girata leads a series on the History of Global Christianity
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09/04
History of Global Christianity Christopher Girata History of Global Christianity Christopher Girata
Fr. Greg Pickens and Dr. Noralyn Dr. Elizabeth Pickens, will Lang, former lead a series head of Religion for couples, at ESD, will "Moments that study "Partners Make Couples with God" Stronger in Christ" Partners with God Elizabeth Lang
Living the Cross: Faith Across Borders Chapel Conference Room Fr. Hunter Ruffin explores the Christian call to Mission and Outreach through literature and scripture
Wait, What? Why Can't it Always be Like It Was?
Fellowship Class Parish Hall This gathering, for adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, will begin in October led by Fr. Bill Murray
Ministry as Improvisation
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Hunter Ruffin
Partners with God
When "Being Real" is Dangerous
What is a Missional Church?
Elizabeth Lang
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Hunter Ruffin
No Class until October 2
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 4th and 5th Grade Blue Room - Youth Center
Childcare Story Keepers Story Telling, Age 3-5 Room 10
The Edge
Catechesis Level One Atrium (2nd Floor) and Power Library
Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade Theater
Catechesis Level Two
Rooms 101, 213
Spark: Activate Faith! Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby
Youth Sunday School 7th - 12th Grades Greeen Room - Youth Center
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 18, have asked for our prayers: Peggy Baldwin, Bobbye & Jack Bell, Kennedy Coke, Doris Cowling, Ken deGruy, Janet Farrow, Jody Guenther, Beverly Harrington, Bernie Hartley, Liam Hawk, Ed Heath, Matthew Horvath, Jim Howell, Bud Hunsucker, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Jim Klingeman, Kristen Lambrecht, Stacey Ligon, Travis Matthews, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Gwen Polk, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Loren Reynolds, Katy Rubarth, Campbell Scott, Pat Shaw, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson, lll, Bob Wilson, and Del Zahnhiser. The Altar flowers are given in memory of J. W. (Jack) Bartholow, Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, and Matthew Cartwright Roberts III.