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.