Sunday News - October 15

T HE S UNDAY N EWS October 15, 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. Here are some of this week’s activities in which you can get involved; Monday is a meeting of the Stephen Ministry open to all parishioners, on Wednesday Pastoral Care is hosting Dr. Robert Fine, on Thursday the Prayer Ministry meets, and on Saturday is the October Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. Details of these and other service opportunities are included in this edition of Sunday News. 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.

Parish Meeting Sunday, October 29. The Parish Meeting to elect new Vestry members and Delegates and Alternates to the 2018 Diocesan Convention will be held Sunday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. The proposed new Vestry members are: John Ellerman, Jane Parish Meeting Greene, Jay Lipscomb, Kyle Moore, and Anna Paccone. The Sunday, October 29 Diocesan Delegate candidates are: Terry Demler, J.C. Snead, 10:00 a.m. and Scott Wilson. The Alternates are: Heather Lorch, Blair Church Oden, and Jack Rubarth. Following the election, Rector Chris Girata will update the Church’s strategic initiatives.

Nativity Pageant Tryouts This Afternoon. Tryouts for this year’s nativity pageant continue this afternoon for 3rd-8th graders from 12:30-2:30 in Room 101. Children ages 3 – 2nd grade will be stars, animals, shepherds, and angels and will be assigned roles according to age/grade. Every child will have a part. Sign up at saintmichael. org/nativity Collecting For Hurricane Harvey Families. Saint Michael is collecting personal hygiene kits and school supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. 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.

Rector’s Bible Study Wednesday in Saint Michael Chapel. Wednesday’s Rector’s Bible Study will be in 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 is 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.

• Be a volunteer greeter at the October Saint Michael’s Farmers Market this Saturday.

Sign up at saintmichaelsmarket.com/ volunteer.

• Can you provide snacks for the Wednesday or Sunday Night EYC meetings? Sign up at saintmichael.org/youth/eyc.

Blood Drive Set for October 29. Saint Michael’s 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!

Compline at Canterbury House Tonight – Join Us. Saint Michael and All Angels celebrates a weekly Compline service at Canterbury House at SMU on Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The choral 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.

Final Confirmation Listening Session Scheduled for October 24. A final Listening Session to discuss recommendations to change the ages at which we confirm young students from 6th grade to 8th grade will be Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. For information contact Eric Liles at eliles@saintmichael.org.

Youth Small Group Gatherings. Middle School Girls - All girls in the 6th-8th grades are invited to join Lauren and Patricia for a Small Group, Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Green Room. High School Boys - All high school boys are invited to join Daniel and Chase for lunch and a Bible study on Sundays. Meet in the Youth Center after the 11:00 services and walk to Preston center for lunch. Bring a friend and money for lunch. For more info contact Chase at 214-692-3012. High School Girls - All girls from 9th-12th grades are invited to our weekly small group! We meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Sundays for Bible talk and fellowship. For more info, text Allie Farmer at 806-8319395 or Patricia Hale-Siedler at 903-701-6009.

Registration Open for Youth Summer Mission Trips. Two Mission Trips are planned for our youth next summer and registration is open. Our 6 – 12 graders will go to Anchorage, Alaska from July 18 - 25 to work with local agencies serving the homeless and hungry.

Deadline to register is December 1. Our 9 – 12 graders will return to the Amistad Mission in Bolivia June 24 – July 2 to work with the children from Casa Esperanza. The sign up deadline is February 1. Registration is available at saintmichael.org/youth/mission-trips Children’s Choir Program Sets Rehearsal Schedule. Saint Michael children’s choir program is getting tuned up and if you have a child or grandchild in the 3rd – 8th grades it is time to get them involved. The choristers will prepare special music for our Advent and Christmas season. They will rehearse and have dinner together on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. There is still time to join. Contact Assistant Director of Music Glenn Stroh at gstroh@saintmichael.org 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. Make reservations with Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

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 create a healthy legacy for their children. The meeting is sponsored by Pastoral Care and the Senior Source.

Meals on Wheels Needs Holiday Drivers. Meals on Wheels, which provides food to the elderly and homebound in Dallas, needs volunteer drivers for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If you can drive a Meals on Wheels route on either holiday, contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net or Kelly Reed at the VNA-Meals on Wheels, 214369-3222.

Get Your Holiday Greenery and Support the Saint Michael Choir Program. The St. Dunstan’s Choir Guild will be selling Christmas Wreathes and Holiday Greenery on Sundays, October 29 and November 5 in the hallway by the Parlor. Order early! If you have questions, contact Dawn Morrill at dlmorrill1@aol.com or 972-896-8222.

PT Cruisers to Do Time at the Zoo. PT Cruisers-channel your inner "Doctor Doolittle" as we travel to the Dallas Zoo! 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 with Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440.

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 Saint Michael Chapel 10/15

10/22

Fellowship Class Camp Heresy

Forum

Parish Hall

Coke Activities Room

Did Jesus Exist Before He Was Born?

The Golden Calf Tom Blackmon Moses Sees God’s Glory Mary Lessmann

Bill Murray

On Being a Faithful Muslim and American

What Does the Holy Spirit Even Do?

Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

Parish Meeting - No Classes

10/29

Children and Youth Sunday School Childcare - Story Keepers, Ages 3-5 Room 7 Storytelling

Disciples Confirmation Class, Grade 6 Theater, Bible Stories of Jesus' Birth and the church seasons of Christmas and Epiphany

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

Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story - Moses and the 10 Commandments Youth Center Orange Room Discover one’s meaning and identity in the biblical narrative through interactive lessons.

Spark: Activate Faith!, Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby Exploring Scripture through a Rotation Model of Storytelling, Music, Cooking, Art, Games, and Technology

High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – The Lesson from Exodus Youth Center Green Room An exciting and engaging look at scripture answering provocative questions through multimedia activities.

Bible 101 - Grades 4-5, Youth Center Blue Room The Foundations of the Bible

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 12, have asked for our prayers: Jerry Andrlik, James Angelino, The Rev. Olga Barrera, Bob & Bunny, Wayne Cohn, Doris Cowling, Peter Denker, Donna Gigot Floberg, Wayne Fox, Bill Gayden, Zac Giles, Joyce Grant, Trevor Alan Grimm, Jody Guenther, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Ann James, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, John Lancaster, Ginny Lauderdale, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Shari Vander Linden, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Matthew Massengale, Charlie Moncrief, Kathy O’Doherty, Adrienne O’ Toole, Tom Park, Betty Pearman, Diane Purnell, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Ashley Ross, Fred Schneider, David Smallwood, Dannye Thomas, Teddy Tucker, 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 Henry C. Beck, Jr. and in thanksgiving for Hailey & Libby Arterburn and Jill & David Sherer.