T HE S UNDAY N EWS October 8, 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. Remember the church will be closed tomorrow in observance of Columbus Day. The Women of Saint Michael meet Wednesday, Thursday is the Good Shepherd Annual Meeting followed by an evening Confirmation listening session, and Jubilee’s National Night Out is Friday evening. Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 29 for the Annual Parish Meeting at 10:00. Details of these activities and more are in this edition. 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. Nativity Pageant Tryouts Begin This Afternoon. Tryouts for the nativity pageant begin this afternoon for 3rd-8th graders from 12:30-2:30. Another session will be next Sunday, October 15. Children ages 3 – 2nd grade will be stars, animals, shepherds, and angels. They will be assigned roles according to age/grade. Every child will have a part as we retell one of the greatest stories of our faith. To sign up for a tryout time or to register younger children go to saintmichael.org/nativity Compline at Canterbury House Tonight – Join Us. Saint Michael and All Angels celebrates a weekly Compline service at Canterbury House at SMU Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The service is led by Fr. Rich Towers, Associate for Student Ministry at SMU. 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. 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 children in three Houston elementary schools whose families have lost their income and have provided shelter for other families. A list of the needed items is at several locations throughout the church and online at saintmichael.org. Drop your donations in the Mission and Outreach receptacles in the North and South Lanais. National Night Out at Jubilee Park Rescheduled to October 13. Because of last week’s rain, Jubilee Park’s National Night Out has been rescheduled for Friday, October 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. National Night Out is a program promoting police-community partnerships.We need help with Registration, Concessions, the Kids’ Zone, and helping with setup and clean up. This is a FANTASTIC event for the whole family. High school students can get volunteer hours toward their school requirements. To volunteer, contact Ovidia Amaya at oamaya@jubileecenter.org. Rector’s Bible Study Wednesdays: Available Online. Because of the popularity of the new Wednesday Rector’s Bible Study, it has been moved to the Saint Michael Chapel and will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Bible Study is examining the Gospel According to Luke. If you miss a class or want to hear it again, it will be available online at saintmichael. org/rectorsbiblestudy.
Parish Meeting Sunday, October 29 10:00 a.m. Church
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.
• Be a Friend in Christ. Visit parishioners who are missing their friends and their faith community. Contact Gus Seeberger, gusseeberger@gmail.com or Sally Hartwig, shartwig@prodigy.net • There are several volunteer opportunities with our elementary age children. Find out from Children and Family Ministry: Gabrielle Ott at gott@saintmichael.org.
Faith and Grief Luncheon Thursday This Week. The Faith and Grief Luncheon meets on Thursday, October 12, at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Our speaker will be Jean Jones. Please join us as we share our journeys of faith and grief over a meal together. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. There is no fee but donations are greatly appreciated. Mary Lessmann Speaking at Prayer Ministry Meeting. The Prayer Ministry will feature The Rev. Mary Lessmann at its meeting Thursday, October 19 in the Coke Activities Room. She will discuss “How are Prayers and Spiritual Growth Related?” at the meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. A light dinner ($10) will be available. All are invited and urged to attend. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org. Confirmation Listening Session Thursday Evening. A Listening Session to consider recommendations to change the ages at which we confirm young students from 6th grade to 8th grade will be Thursday evening at 6:00 in the Youth Center. A final session to get parents’ input is scheduled Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. For information contact Eric Liles at eliles@saintmichael.org. Acolyte Training Next Saturday. Become a member of one of the Episcopal Church’s most highly regarded acolyte corps. Next Saturday, October 14 at 9:00 there will be a training session in the church. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net. Children’s Choir Program Schedules Rehearsal. Organization of a new children’s choir program received a tremendous response, and beginning Wednesday, October 11, we will begin offering rehearsal and dinner for choristers grades 3-8 from 6:00 – 7:30! This new group will prepare special music for our Advent and Christmas season. The children will be assigned a choir robe and have an opportunity to earn points of distinction while receiving vocal instruction, learning music skills, and making new friends. There is still time to join this exciting opportunity. Contact Assistant Director of Music Glenn Stroh at gstroh@saintmichael.org 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 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. 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 chapel. 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 Stephen Ministry meeting 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 leave a legacy for children. The meeting sponsored by Pastoral Care and the Senior Source is open to all. Blood Drive Set for October 29. The fall blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross is scheduled for Sunday, October 29. It will be held in the ESD Library from 8:00 – 1:00 p.m. Go to saintmichael.org to register for a time to donate blood. Look for the blue box in the upper right of the page and type sponsor code: saintmichael. Students at least 16 years of age are eligible to give! PT Cruisers to Do Time at the Zoo. PT Cruisers-channel your inner "Doctor Doolittle" as we travel to the Dallas Zoo to visit our new friends! The bus leaves the church at 9:30 on Thursday, October 19th. Cost for the tour and lunch is $25. Trams will be provided while at the zoo. Make reservations RSVP/Questions: judycole2012@gmail.com with Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440. The deadline is Sunday, October 15.
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 Faithful Living
Fellowship Class Camp Heresy
Forum
Parish Hall
Coke Activities Room
The Ten Commandments
God Forgives so Do What You Want?
A Grief Observed
Mary Lessmann
Eric Liles
Gloria Hocking & Dr. Elizabeth Lang
The Golden Calf
Did Jesus Exist Before He Was Born?
On Being a Faithful Muslim and American
Bill Murray
Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni
Saint Michael Chapel
10/08
10/15
Tom Blackmon
C.S. Lewis: A Grief Observed Often the arts give greater depth and meaning to human spirituality and experience than do lectures. Hear Gloria Hocking read from C. S. Lewis’s A Grief Observed. Gloria Hocking and Elizabeth Lang will use Lewis’ words to address issues of faith and loss and to explore how to live through or to accompany another on this difficult path.
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, Moses and the Commandments Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story - The Exodus Story Youth Center Orange Room Discover one’s meaning and identity in the biblical narrative through interactive lessons. High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – Isaiah Youth Center Green Room An exciting and engaging look at scripture answering provocative questions through multimedia activities. Jr. EYC - A discussion on our Stewardship project with Dallas Animal Shelter
Sunday 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Youth Center Sr. EYC Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner at Snuffers $5
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, October 5, 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, Charlie Moncrief, Kathy O’Doherty, John Oncken, Adrienne O’ Toole, Tom Park, Betty Pearman, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Ashley Ross, Fred Schneide, David Smallwood, Dannye Thomas, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, and Merial West. The altar flowers are given in memory of Mary Haworth Atwood, Patricia Hardin Davis Beck, Charlotte W. Finlay, John P. Hall, Jr., Besse & Pete Hayden, The Rev. Robert Michael Swann, Martha Jean W. Teagarden, Henry I. Warden, Wauneta G. Warden, and Kenneth Royal Wells.