T HE S UNDAY N EWS September 11, 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 the 15th Anniversary of 9/11. Pray for the families of the victims who still suffer from the tragedy. Pray for reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness. We are honored to have you worshiping with us today. There are a lot of opportunities for spiritual growth and service at Saint Michael. You are invited and urged to take advantage of them. Information Meeting Today for the Journeys of St. Paul Pilgrimage. Saint Michael Rector Chris Girata will lead a pilgrimage next year tracing the Journeys of St. Paul through Rome, Greece, Turkey, and Malta. An information session will be held today at 12:30 in the Parlor for those interested. The cruise, from June 29 – July 12, will visit several historic and scenic destinations in the Mediterranean. Rector to Launch Women of Saint Michael’s Luncheon Series. The Women of Saint Michael’s fall luncheon series kickoffs Wednesday, September 14 with Rector Chris Girata addressing “Empowering Women in Leadership.” The luncheon, hosted by past Women of Saint Michael presidents and our clergy, begins at 11:30 in Parish Hall. Purchase season tickets or make a reservation for the luncheon online at: www.saintmichael.org/wosmluncheons. Prayer Ministry to Meet with Bob Johnston. The Thursday, September 15 meeting of the Prayer Ministry will feature The Rev. Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism. Jed Demler of Savoureaux Catering will provide a salad or sandwiches for $10. The meeting begins at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations by Tuesday, September 13 with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org. Saint Michael 101 – Learn About Saint Michael Membership. Are you new to Saint Michael and are thinking about joining? Do you have friends who ought to be members? Saint Michael 101 on September 18 at 6:00 is where you can get to know our church and what it’s all about. It’s a lively, fun (free) dinner, led by The Rev. Bob Johnston. Sign up or urge your friends to come and see. RSVP at www.saintmichael.org. Honduras Mission Information Meeting Tonight. Tonight is the chance to learn about Saint Michael’s Honduras Mission. Join us at 6:30 in the Coke Activities Room to learn about the February, 2017 mission trip to Tela and the surrounding communities. September is Food 4 Kids Month. Food 4 Kids provides a weekend food pack for a child at critical risk for hunger. Look for the Food 4 Kids table every Sunday this month. 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 a child has food for the weekend. You can mail or deliver a check to Saint Michael and All Angels – Food 4 Kids. Make online donations at www.saintmichael.org/food4kids. Rector Institution September 24 You are invited to the Institution of The Rev. Christopher D. Girata as the 8th Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels on Saturday morning, September 24 at 11:00 in the Church. Former Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold will preach, Bishop George Sumner will celebrate the Eucharist, and festal music will be provided by the Saint Michael choir, organ, and orchestra. A reception in the Garden Cloister will follow the ceremony. John 1:43-46
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.
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 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.
• Consider tutoring a student in the Jubilee Park After-School program. Contact Allison Iyescas at aiyescas@jubileecenter.org. • By Our Love prepares a meal once a month for people living in homes operated by the AIDS Services of Dallas. If you can help contact Kelly Giron at kellyh5978@yahoo. com. Saint Michael Youth to Have Bowling Night. Join us on Wednesday, September 28 at Bowlounge located at 167 Turtle Creek Blvd for bowling. Middle School will meet from 5:30-7:00 and High School from 6:30-8:00. The cost is $25 and includes bowling, shoes, and dinner. We will meet at Bowlounge but if you need help with transportation please contact Lauren. Sign up today at www.saintmichael.org/ youth Parishioner’s New Book is in the Book Shop. Len Bourland’s new book, Normal’s Just a Cycle on a Washing Machine, is available in the Saint Michael Book Shop. It is Len’s first book with clever snapshots of life told with wit and honesty. You’ll love it. The Book Shop has resumed its normal hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 3:00, Wednesday 9:00 to 3:00, Saturday 9:00 to 11:00, and Sunday 8:30 to 12:30.
Help Our New Rector, Wear Your Nametag! Our new Rector really wants to get to know you so help him out. Wear your Nametag.
Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Extends Season. Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is extending its season with a monthly market through December. Next Saturday, September 17 will close the regular summer season. Dates of the monthly markets will be on Saturdays October 8, November 12, and December 10. Vendors promise a full lineup of fall fruits and vegetables, and holiday-oriented products including pumpkins, squash, and luscious homemade breads and desserts. The market is open from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon in the north parking lot. PT Cruisers Hit the Bank on Thursday. The PT Cruisers travel to the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Dallas for a free tour Thursday. An “on your own” lunch at Sammy’s BBQ will follow. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. Deadline for reservations is today. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 to reserve your spot. Faith and Grief Ministry Plans October Workshop. “Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief,” a six-week grief workshop, will be held at Saint Michael on Thursday evenings from October 6 to November 10. Led by Diane Pennington of the Faith and Grief organization, the workshop will meet from 6:00 – 8:00 in the Chapel Conference Room. There is no fee but registration is needed by September 30. To register contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. Saint Michael Presents Concert to be Nationally Broadcast September 25. The November 2014 Saint Michael Presents concert, “Pipedreams Live” will be broadcast nationally by American Public Radio on Sunday, September 25. The concert, which featured music directors James Diaz and Hyeon Jeong and other area organists, can be heard on WRR-Classical 101 at 10:00 p.m. The Saint Michael Presents fall presentation will feature Grammy Award winning Conspirare on December 11 in the group’s Christmas concert. The Rev. Greg Pickens Assumes Lead of Pastoral Care Ministry. During The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser’s maternity leave, Fr. Greg Pickens will lead Saint Michael’s Pastoral Care Ministry. He serves as Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care. Fr. Pickens can be contacted at gpickens@saintmichael.org. Lisa and baby Gabriel are at home and doing well. Cursillo Chapter Holds Luncheon and Meeting Next Sunday. Saint Michael and All Angels Cursillo luncheon and meeting will be Sunday, September 18 in the Coke Activities Room at 12:30. Acolyte Master, Tony Briggle, is the speaker. The luncheon, catered by executive chef Jed Demler of Savoureau, is $10.00 per person. It is a great time to learn about Cursillo. RSVP to Mary Ruth McKenney at maryruthmckenney@gmail. com, or Joe Walker at jwalker@mridfw.com Highland Park Village Tory Burch Store Hosts Women of Saint Michael Benefit. It will be a fun evening of shopping and fundraising Thursday, September 22 for the Women of Saint Michael and customers of the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange. The Tory Burch store in Highland Park Village is hosting a special party from 6:00 to 9:00 with 20% of the evening’s proceeds going to the Women of Saint Michael’s outreach gifts program. Last year, the Women granted more than $400,000 to Dallas area charities and Episcopal Church ministries. Want to know more? Contact Squeaky Connolly at squeakyconnolly@ att.net, or Lynne Adams at 214-707-3176. “Engaging the Imagination” Triggers Women’s Midday Study Program. Dr. Elizabeth Lang and Mary Ann Webster will lead the Women's Midday Study Group program “Engaging the Imagination” beginning Monday, September 12 from 12:00-1:00 in the Chapel Conference Room. Sharon Richey Turner’s painting “Morning has Broken” will initiate our discussions of inspiration. We look forward to seeing the regulars and will look forward to welcoming newcomers. For more information contact Mary Ann Webster at maryannwebster@gmail.com, or just Come and See!
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
09/11
09/18
The Forum
Bible Study
Together
Fellowship Class
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
ESD Library
Parish Hall
The Rev. Christopher Girata leads a series on the History of Global Christianity
Dr. Elizabeth Lang, former head of religion at ESD, will study "Partners with God"
History of Global Christianity
Partners with God
Christopher Girata
Elizabeth Lang
History of Global Christianity Christopher Girata
Christian Charm School for Couples Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Who is Saint Michael?: Revelation 12:7 Oliver Butler
Fr. Greg Pickens and This gathering, for Dr. Noralyn Pickens, adults in their 30s, will lead a series for 40s, and 50s, will couples, "Moments begin in October led that Make Couples by Fr. Bill Murray Stronger in Christ"
How Jesus Listened or "Smile When You Say That"
No Class until October 2
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
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 Green 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, September 8, have asked for our prayers: Peggy Baldwin, Kennedy Coke, Doris Cowling, Ken deGruy, Janet Farrow, Jody Guenther, Bernie Hartley, Liam Hawk, Ed Heath, 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, J.C. Sterquell, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson lll, Bob Wilson, and Joe Yardley The Altar flowers are given in memory of Homer Harrison Howell, Homer Vance Howell, Mary McConnico Howell, William Blount Howell, Judy H. Lightbourn, and Walter Lightbourn.