T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 8, 2015
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. We are honored today to have The Rt. Rev. Henry Parsley, Bishop of Alabama (ret.) to preach and confirm new members at worship services in the church. Bishop Parsley currently is the Provisional Bishop of Diocese of Easton in Maryland. He also served seven years as Chancellor of the University of the South, Sewanee, our Episcopal university. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Do it often! Armed Forces Members. Tonight we will honor our Veterans and members of our Armed Forces at a special worship service at 5:30 in the church. Following the service, there will be a Reception of Gratitude in the Garden Cloister where we can say “Thank You” for their service to our country. The Heritage Brass Band, a group of vets, will play favorite military anthems and marches. Join us to honor these heroes.
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United Thank Offering Boxes Available. The United Thank Offering In-gathering will be next Sunday at all worship services. Collection Boxes are still available throughout the church. Coordinated by the Women of Saint Michael, the UTO encourages us to make daily gifts in thanks for our blessings. Take a United Thanks Offering box home, and as a family give in thanks. SMU Concert Choirs Open Saint Michael Presents Season Thursday. Three choirs from Southern Methodist University will combine to perform the holiday-themed concert, Home, at the opening of the Saint Michael Presents season on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00. The performance, including orchestra, will explore the spiritual and physical places we call “Home.” The concert is free to the public. Tickets, at no charge, will be necessary to assure adequate seating. Tickets are available online at www.saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents or the south lanai reception desk.
Growing up, I took Saint Michael for granted. I assumed all churches were as large and lively and all church goers as involved and generous. I assumed that wherever I went, a Saint Michael would be waiting. However, in my years away from Dallas I found that the spirit of this place is unique. It is irreplaceable. That’s what keeps me coming back. Katie Webb Your stewardship dollars makes Saint Michael “unique” and “irreplaceable.” Be generous!
Parish Clergy The Very Reverend Doug Travis, Interim 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 Oliver Butler, Associate for Youth and Young Adults The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Weekend Associate The Reverend Pamela Theodore, Sunday Associate The Reverend Neal Hern, Sunday Associate
Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, J.C. Snead, and Kay Whelan.
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 9:00 a.m. - Joy Mass - Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Theater 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC www.facebook.com/ smaadallas www.twitter.com/smaadallas
Priest on Call: Should you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours dial 214-232-7512. Blue Connect Card: Fill out a card to make Prayer Requests, RSVP, register as a guest, or to get information on Saint Michael. Need Prayer? Want to pray on someone’s behalf, or offer up thanksgivings? Prayer Teams are available to pray with you after each Sunday morning service. An usher can direct you to the various prayer locations. Prayer Candles. Prayer candle stands are in the Bishop Moore and Saint Michael chapels. A $1 donation for lit candles is appreciated.
• The Funeral Reception Guild needs volunteers to help serve and bake cookies. If you can help, contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org . •
Host a Home Communion this Advent season. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirituality. Contact Shelly Vescovo at svescovo@saintmichael.org .
Advent Is A Wonderful Time To Celebrate Together At Home. The Children and Family Ministry Team has designed a box of treats and treasures to help you focus on what really matters this holiday season. Boxes will be available at the North and South Lanai entrances on November 15 and 22. For more information, please contact Emily – egiven@saintmichael.org
Vestry and Diocesan Delegate Nominations Are Open. Nominations are open for people to serve on the vestry beginning in February, and for delegates to serve at the Diocesan Convention. The vestry members (5) and Convention Delegates will be elected at the Parish Annual Meeting on February 28. The deadline to submit nominations is 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15. Nomination forms are available from the church receptionist and online at www.saintmichael.org. The forms should be returned to the receptionist at the South Lanai. Faith and Grief Luncheon Thursday, November 12. The monthly Faith and Grief Luncheon will be at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room Thursday, November 12. The guest speaker will be Kay Rainey. For reservations contact Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org . Stunning Christmas Cards and Ornaments For Sale in the Book Shop. The Saint Michael Book Shop has one-of-a-kind Christmas cards designed by Dallas artist Denise Lindgren The cards are created on unique papers utilizing international religious stamps from the Cook Islands, Uganda, and St. Vincent. The annual Saint Michael Christmas ornament, designed by parishioner Kelley Salewske, is available and makes a great gift. The Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon at Jubilee Park Needs Your Help. The Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors living in Jubilee Park will be Thursday, November 19. Volunteers are needed to prepare food, drive the food from Saint Michael to Jubilee Park, and to help serve the meal. Go online to www.saintmichael.org to see what items are needed and where you can volunteer, or contact Beth Hise at jbhise@att.net . PT Cruisers to see “The Twelve Days of Christmas” at the Arboretum. Join us on Thursday, November 19 as the PT Cruisers travel to the Arboretum. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. We will end with an “on your own” lunch at the Highland Park Cafeteria. Cost for the trip is $15 plus lunch. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 to make your reservations. The deadline is Sunday, November 15. Lifeline: Dallas, an 11th Step Event. Lifeline: Dallas, a night of music, prayer, and meditation, will be at 7:00 Tuesday, November 17 in the Theater. Sponsored by Saint Michael’s Recovery Advocates, the evening will emphasize the 11th Step of the 12 Step Program, spirituality, which has long played a major role in recovery from addition. For more information contact Dr. Melanie McGill at Melanie.mcgill@gmail.com, or The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser at lflores@saintmichael.org . Youth Ministry Visioning Retreat Set for December – All Urged to Attend. A visioning retreat to help develop a vibrant Youth Ministry at Saint Michael will be held December 3 – 5. Ideas from all generations are needed as we look to the future of our church. The retreat will develop a Mission Statement, core values, and 3-year goals for our youth program. For more information contact The Rev. Bill Murray at bmurray@ saintmichael.org . or The Rev. Oliver Butler at obutler@saintmichael.org . I Believe in Angels Begins Today. Pick up an Angel today or during the coming weeks and make a wonderful Christmas for a resident at Jubilee Park. Between now and December 6 adopt an angel, purchase the gift, and bring it to the church. On December 11th we will set up at the Jubilee Park Community Center for the December 12 “shopping day.” Volunteers are needed to help both days. Contact Nancy Moore at nancystahlamoore@ yahoo.com or Maria Martin at mariaomartin@sbcglobal.net. Adult Sip and Doodle Today. All adults are invited today at 2:00 in the Edge Room for a nice cup of tea, some relaxing music, and coloring. The adult coloring book trend, as featured in The New Yorker and Boston Globe, is the new stress reliever. Sip ‘n’ Doodle takes place on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an adult-only gathering. Childcare is available by reservation. Please email Jacynda at jgriego@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
11/08
Forum: Faith and Society
Bible Study
Fellowship Class
Coffee and Conversation
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
Parish Hall
Parlor
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
Christianity: Our Father Abraham - Coming To Terms with the Sources
Finding Somebody to Love
Doug Travis
Bill Power
Oliver Butler
Hunter Ruffin
Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Amy Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament, Vanderbilt University, 10:00 Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians View Scripture 12:30 Different Readings, Both Correct: The Prodigal Son in the Jewish and Christian Context RSVP for lunch with Abby at aescobedo@saintmichael.org
11/15
Help the Saint Michael Youth Ministry Find New Staff. Our Youth Ministry is looking for three dedicated people to direct our program.
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Director of High School Ministry (grades 9 – 12)
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Director of Middle School Ministry (grade 6 – 8)
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Logistics Administrator
Do you know of an engaging person with experience and a contagious faith who might be a good fit? Send your information to Melissa Rau at Melissa@ministryarchetects.com, or The Rev. Oliver Butler at obutler@saintmichael.org .
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 Catechesis Level One Atrium and Power Library Catechesis Level Two Rooms 101 and 213 Children’s Choir ESD Lobby Age 4 Room 15 Kindergarten Room 16 1st grade Room 17 2nd Grade Room 110
The Bridge 3rd Grade Room 108 The Edge 4th and 5th Grade Edge Room Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade – Theater Encounter Sunday School
7th - 12th Grades – 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, November 5, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Doris Cowling, Laura Derby, Anna Finley, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Katie Hairgrove, Ken Heideman, Michael Holt, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Jim Klingeman, Evelyn Moreau, Douglas Nettle, Christi Nutt, Halimah Olaekeji, Peggy Oncken, Libby Owens, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Avery Young Rademacher, Maudie Sharp, Pat Shaw, Parker Snead, Jack Day Watson, III, Herman Willie, and Lamar Wilson. The Altar flowers are given in memory of James Wallace Kerr, Sr., Veronica Oniu, and Andrew Watt.