T HE S UNDAY N EWS October 29, 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. Today at 10:00 new Vestry members and Diocesan Convention delegates and alternates will be elected at the Parish Meeting in the Church. The Rector will update the parish on membership engagement, stewardship, the Vestry initiatives and more. Also, today is the fall blood drive, and Barnyard “Boo” Bash. As you can tell, Saint Michael is on the move. Be a part of the action. November 5 All Saints Sunday. Next Sunday is All Saints Sunday at which we will be praying for parishioners and loved ones who have died during the past year. The reading of the Necrology will begin 5 minutes before the regular worship times for the Saturday Candlelight Mass, 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services in Saint Michael Chapel, the 11:00 Celebration in Parish Hall, and the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in the Church. Incense will be used at the 11:00 a.m. Church service. Help Reach the 500,000 Goal of Hurricane Relief Meals. Saint Michael Parishioners are joining an interfaith fellowship this afternoon from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El to package Hurricane relief meals to complete our goal of making 500,000 meals. We have only 50,000 to go and we need your help. Temple Emanu-El is on Hillcrest at Northwest Highway. Hurricane Relief Mission Trips to Gulf Coast Planned. The victims of Hurricane Harvey are still suffering and need our help. Mission trips to Corpus Christi and surrounding areas are being planned for either November 10 – 12, or December 8 – 10 and will be hosted by the Diocese of Dallas and the Church of the Transfiguration. For information contact Colin Hills at chills@transfiguration.net. Eric Law Headlines Distinguished Lecture Series. Eric Law, an Episcopal priest, founder and executive director of the Kaleidoscope Institute, will be the Distinguished Lecturer Saturday, November 11. The Kaleidoscope Institute works to create inclusive and sustainable churches and communities. Law’s lecture from 9:00 – 12:00 will be in the Coke Activities Room. The cost is $10. Children’s Sunday School Stewardship Outreach Project. Spark and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (children age 4-3rd grade) are collecting winter clothing items that will be distributed at The Gathering, the outdoor downtown church for the homeless at Thanks-Giving Square. There are collection boxes in each Sunday School classroom to receive new hats, gloves, and scarves. Middle School Youth Collecting for Animal Shelter. As part of their Stewardship commitment, our middle school students are collecting supplies for the Dallas Animal Shelter. There is a donation basket in the Youth Center. Supplies needed include: cat beds, full-sized bath towels and fleece blankets, large dog toys, and treats. For more information email Chase Monson at cmonson@saintmichael.org. High School Youth Raising Money for Amistad Birthdays. Our high school youth are raising $2,000 to pay for birthday parties for approximately 80 children at the Amistad orphanage in Bolivia, which will include a cake and present. The cost is $25. To donate towards this project and help our youth reach their goal, go to www.gofundme.com/4ikjdw8
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 8:00 p.m. - Compline Service, Canterbury House SMU
• Volunteer to be a Thanksgiving or Christmas day Meals on Wheels driver. Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net. • The Funeral Guild needs volunteers to bake cookies for receptions. Contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org. Women of Saint Michael Luncheon Features Leader of Visiting Nurses Association. Katherine Krause, President and CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) will speak at the November luncheon of the Women of Saint Michael Wednesday, November 8. She will talk about the “Common Misconceptions About Hospice” in a frank, open discussion about end of life care. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in Parish Hall. RSVP or purchase your ticket at saintmichael.org/ wosmluncheons. Women of Saint Michael Grant Program Taking Applications. The Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee is accepting applications for 2018 grants. The funds are available to nonprofit agencies serving the critical needs of residents primarily in the Dallas area. This year the Women’s grants totaled $237,000. Applications are due on Monday, November 13. More information and the grant application can be found at saintmichael. org/women. Daylight Savings Time Ends Next Sunday (November 5). Remember to turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.
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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.
Today 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Faith and Grief Luncheon November 9. The speaker at the November 9 Faith and Grief Luncheon is Sherry Rodgers from Trinity Presbyterian Church in McKinney. Enjoy a meal and share stories of how grief and faith intersect following the loss of a loved one. Make a reservation with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. Curious about Mission Amistad in Bolivia? Considering an international mission trip? Join us Wednesday, November 1, to learn how you can serve the abandoned and abused children at the Amistad Mission in Bolivia. Amistad Executive Director Chris King will give an update on the mission and detail next year’s trips. Enjoy pizza and salad in the Youth Center from 6:30-8:00. RSVP to Maria D’Antoni maria@dantonipartners.com. Registration Open for Youth Summer Mission Trips. Two Mission Trips are planned for Saint Michael’s youth this 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 at Casa Esperanza. The signup deadline is February 1. Register at saintmichael.org/youth/mission-trips Get Your Holiday Greenery and Support the Saint Michael Choir Program. The St. Dunstan’s Choir Guild is selling Christmas Wreathes and Holiday Greenery today and next Sunday, 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. Saturday Gala. Jubilee Park is 20 years old. The revival and restoration of the Fair Park area neighborhood began as an outreach of Saint Michael and All Angel’s 50th Anniversary. The milestone will be celebrated Saturday night, November 4, with a gala birthday party at the Omni Dallas Hotel. For information on what 20 years have brought to Jubilee Park and the gala visit jubileecenter.org. Jubilee Park Celebrates 20 Years
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Jubilee Park Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon. Love Thanksgiving? Join us for the Jubilee Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We need cooks to make green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies. We are requesting donations for turkeys and then we need friends to carve the turkeys, decorate the hall, and serve the Seniors. Contact Beth Hise to volunteer at jbhise@att.net. The Challenge of Being a Caregiver – Sunday November 12. Steve Roland of Mind, Heart, and Soul Ministries will discuss the challenge of being a caregiver for loved ones with memory loss. Roland blends practical, science-based and medically-sound advice with a strong statement of God’s presence in caregivers’ lives. His message equips and inspires those on a caregiver journey. His presentation will be in the Parlor at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 12. Contact Sandra Klingeman at jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net. Prime Timers to Salute Veterans. The Prime Timers will pay tribute to all veterans at its Thursday, November 2 meeting. Representatives from the DFW National Cemetery will present the program beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Coke Activities Room. The Prime Timers are encouraged to bring memorabilia of their experiences in service to our country. Make reservations ($10 for lunch) with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440. Saint Michael’s Youth Prepare College Care Packages. Our high school youth will gather in the Youth Center Wednesday, November 8 to prepare Care Packages for our college parishioners getting ready for term tests. Needed items include; breakfast foods, small umbrellas, packs of cookies and gum, Starbucks cards, pencils, highlighters, and hand sanitizer. Bring your donations to the Youth Center by Sunday, November 5. Send the name of your college student and address to Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org.
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 Forum Saint Michael Chapel
Fellowship Class Parish Hall
Parish Meeting - No Classes
10/29
11/05
Faithful Living Coke Activities Room
Paul’s Corinthian Correspondence: How many letters did he actually write?
Teach Us to Pray: To Whom do We Speak? The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray
The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles
Sermon on the Mount: The Kingdom of Downsize Uppers The Rev. Tom Blackmon
Saint Michael Christmas Ornament Available in the Book Shop. The Saint Michael 2017 Christmas ornament has arrived in the Book Shop!! The ornament, designed by parishioner and choir member Susan Johnson, features three children choristers, a harbinger of the new generation of leadership guiding the musical excellence in the church. Get yours before they are all gone.
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, Heretics and Heresy Parent Meeting from 10:00 - 10:50 Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story - The Promised Land Youth Center Orange Room High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – This week's lesson from Matthew Youth Center Green Room
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 26, have asked for our prayers: Jerry Andrlik, James Angelino, Fritz Arko, The Rev. Olga Barrera, Wayne Cohn, The Rev. Henry C. Coke lll, Doris Cowling, Amanda Daniel, Cliff Daniel, 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, Andrea Kunzler, John Lancaster, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Shari Vander Linden, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Matthew Massengale, Twyla Miranda, Charlie Moncrief, Kathy O’Doherty, Adrienne O’ Toole, Tom Park, Betty Pearman, Peggy & Tom Peavy, Diane Purnell, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Judy Schalk, Fred Schneider, John Stoneham, Dannye Thomas, Anne Townsend, Jack Townsend, Teddy Tucker, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Jack Day Watson lll, Merial West, Madison Winter, and Tom Wittenbraker. The altar flowers are given in memory of Bess Brown Beck, Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, Margaret Beck Grinnan, Elizabeth Bell Higginbotham, Grace Byrde Peck, and Miriam C. Watson.