T HE S UNDAY N EWS October 1, 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. Included in your Sunday News is a card announcing nominees for our Vestry and Diocesan Convention delegation. They will be voted on at the Annual Parish Meeting on October 29. This month we initiate our Stewardship season. Prayerfully consider your support of the ministries of Saint Michael and be generous. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Visiting? New? Come to Our Welcome Center. If you are a newcomer, visitor, or guest, please drop by our Welcome Center in the Parlor. We are glad you are worshiping with us, want to know you better, and answer any questions you have. Discovery – A Course About Our Church. Discovery, a 5-week course about the legacy and aspirations of our church, begins today. The course, led by the Rector Chris Girata, explores the history of Christianity, the Anglican Church, and Saint Michael’s mission in Dallas. Held each Sunday in October the session begins with lunch ($10) at 12:15 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Register at: saintmichael. org/discoveryclass Honduras Mission Trip Meeting Tonight. A meeting to discuss, plan, and recruit participants for next February’s mission trip to Tela, Honduras is this evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. The meeting will provide details about the mission trip and how to be involved in this important project. For more information contact Chris Schupp at cschupp@robertlynn.com or George Baldwin at gbinvest@swbell.net Collecting For Hurricane Harvey Families. Saint Michael and All Angels is collecting personal hygiene kits and school supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Working with the Diocese of Texas, we are responding to the needs of families in three Houston elementary schools. Many families in these schools have lost their income and have provided shelter for other families. A list of the needed items is at several locations throughout the church. Put your items in a large ziplock bag and drop it in the receptacles in the North and South Lanais. Compline at Canterbury House Tonight – Join Us. Saint Michael and All Angels will initiate a weekly Compline service at Canterbury House at SMU this evening at 8:00 p.m. Compline is the last church service of the day, providing an opportunity to quiet our minds and ask God for a peaceful rest. Join us and support Saint Michael’s new ministry at SMU. The Canterbury House is located at 3308 Daniel, just east of Hillcrest. National Night Out at Jubilee Park Tuesday, October 3. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships. This year’s event is Tuesday, October 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We need your help with Registration, Concessions, at the Kids’ Zone and with setup and clean up. This is a FANTASTIC event for the whole family. High school students can get volunteer hours. To volunteer, contact Ovidia Amaya at oamaya@jubileecenter.org. Rector’s Bible Study Wednesdays: Available Online. The new Rector’s Bible Study began last Wednesday studying the Gospel According to Luke. The class meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 in the Coke Activities Room. If you miss a class or want to hear it again, it’s available online at saintmichael.org/rectorsbiblestudy.
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 Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Modern Worship 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.
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 10:00 a.m. - Children and Youth Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:00 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.
• Volunteer for National Night Out in Jubilee Park on Tuesday. Contact Ovidia Amaya at oamaya@jubileecenter.org. • Cook dinner for the Austin Street Shelter. Meet in the Parish Hall kitchen Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Serious
Pizza...Serious Service: Youth Meeting This Evening. Join the Youth and their families to hear about Stewardship 2018's Service-OverSelf, while indulging in Deep Ellum’s SERIOUS PIZZA. We’ll launch service projects to benefit the Dallas Animal Shelter and the children at the Amistad Mission in Bolivia. It starts this evening at 5:30 in the Youth Center. (Parents are encouraged to attend.) RSVP at saintmichael. org/youth High School Girls Small Group Forming. If you're in 9th-12th grade and interested in a Girls Small Group, join interns Allie and Patricia for an interest lunch today or next Sunday, October 8th after church! For more information or to RSVP, text Allie Farmer at 806-831-9395. 9th Grade Boys Life Group Begins Next Week. Our new Boys Life Group will meet every Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. church service for lunch, fellowship, and Bible study. Our first meeting will be October 8th in the Youth Center where we will talk about our goals then walk to Preston Center for lunch.
Member Website Portal Being Activated. In order to better communicate Saint Michael has developed a website where you will be able to update your information, add a photo of you or your family, check your giving history, or search the parish directory. In the coming weeks watch your inbox for a special invitation to login. It will contain your username and a temporary password.
Nativity Pageant Tryouts. Help us retell one of the greatest stories of our faith. Tryouts for the nativity pageant will be held for 3rd8th graders On October 8 and 15 from 12:30-2:30. Children ages 3 – 2nd grade will participate as stars, animals, shepherds and angels. The younger children will be assigned roles according to age/grade. To sign up for a tryout time or to register go to www.saintmichael.org/ children/nativity/
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Children’s Choirs Forming, Signup Now! Do you know a child in grade 3-12 who loves to sing? We want to hear from you! Children’s choirs will be forming for this school year over the coming weeks, with opportunities to sing during our Sunday worship. Please contact Assistant Director of Music Glenn Stroh at gstroh@ saintmichael.org for more information.
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Confirmation Listening Sessions Scheduled. Two Confirmation Listening Sessions will be held in October to discuss proposals to change the ages at which we confirm our youth. The sessions will be held on October 12 and October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. For information contact The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles at eliles@saintmichael.org.
Children's Choir
Gray Malin Book Signing at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange. Gray Malin, Dallas native and New York Times bestselling author, will be at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Friday, October 13 to sign his latest book, Escape. Malin’s work includes images from 22 destinations across 11 countries. He will be at the Exchange in Highland Park Village from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Prime Timers Go Wild in October. “If I could talk to the animals.” Well now you can! On Thursday, October 5 the Prime Timers will host some very special guests; some of our favorite animals from the Dallas Zoo. The meeting starts at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room with lunch afterward. The cost of lunch is $10. Make reservations with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 by Sunday, October 1. Faith and Medicine Discussed at Pastoral Care Gathering October 18. Dr. Robert Fine, director of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, will explore faith, human spirituality, and life’s meaning at a special Pastoral Care gathering on Wednesday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the church. There is no fee and all are invited. diFFicult parentS author to addreSS open Stephen MiniStry SeSSion. Dr. Paul Chafetz, author of Loving Hard-to-Love Parents, will address an open meeting of Saint Michael’s Stephen Ministry on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Dr. Chafetz provides the tools to: emotionally cope, love hard-to-love relatives, and create legacies for children. The meeting is open to all. pariSh nurSe and red croSS blood driVe: Blood Drive on Sunday, October 29. 8:00 to 1:00, ESD library.
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S A I N T M I C H A E L
Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00 Faithful Living Saint Michael Chapel 10/01
10/08
Water from the Rock
Fellowship Class Camp Heresy
Forum
Parish Hall One Bad Priest Spoils the Barrel
Coke Activities Room
Tom Blackmon
No Class
Bill Murray
The Ten Commandments
God Forgives so Do What You Want?
Mary Lessmann
Bill Murray
A Grief Observed Gloria Hocking & Dr. Elizabeth Lang
Children and Youth Sunday School Childcare - Story Keepers, Ages 3-5 Room 7 Storytelling Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I, Ages 4-6, Atrium (second floor) Montessori Approach of Engaging Scripture and Liturgy Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II, Ages 6-9, Rooms 101 and 213 Montessori Approach of Engaging Scripture and Liturgy Spark: Activate Faith!, Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby Exploring Scripture through a Rotation Model of Storytelling, Music, Cooking, Art, Games, and Technology Bible 101 - Grades 4-5, Youth Center Blue Room The Foundations of the Bible
Disciples Confirmation Class, Grade 6 Theater Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story - The Story of Joseph Youth Center Orange Room Discover one’s meaning and identity in the biblical narrative through interactive lessons. High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – Philippians Youth Center Green Room An exciting and engaging look at scripture answering provocative questions through multi-media activities. EYC - 6th-12th Grades Join us Wednesday, October 4th to serve dinner at the Austin Street Shelter. We will meet at the church at 4:45 and return by 8:00. RSVP with Lauren (lwainwright@ saintmichael.org) to make sure we have enough transportation.
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 28, have asked for our prayers: Jerry Andrlik, James Angelino, Mike Averitt, Wayne Cohn, Doris Cowling, Peter Denker, Donna Gigot Floberg, Zac Giles, Linda Gore, Joyce Grant, Trevor Alan Grimm, Jody Guenther, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Ann James, Keith Jones, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Ginny Lauderdale, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Shari Vander Linden, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Matthew Massengale, Kathy O’Doherty, John Oncken, Adrienne O’ Toole, Tom Park, Betty Pearman, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Ashley Ross, Fred Schneider, David Smallwood, Dannye Thomas, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Madison Winter, Tom Wittenbraker, Lila Wright, and Joe Yardley. The altar flowers are given in memory of Alice Laska, Maruth Smith Donovan, The McDonough Family, The Peyton Family, Penelope McCain, Jennie Johnson Stoneham, and in thanksgiving for John, Susie and Sandy McDonough.