Sunday News - November 12

T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 12, 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 we have two exceptional guests teaching during the 10:00 Sunday School hour. Dr. Eric Law, founder of Kaleidoscope Institute, teaches on “Holy Currencies” at The Forum in the Coke Activities Room, and Steve Roland, from Mind, Heart, and Soul Ministry, will address being a caregiver to loved ones with memory loss in the Steve Roland Parlor. Tonight we honor our Veterans during a special Dr. Eric Law worship service at 5:30 in the Church. Join us!

I Believe in Angels Underway – Adopt an Angel. I Believe in Angels provides Christmas gifts for children and seniors living in the Jubilee Park neighborhood.

Last year, Saint Michael parishioners made Christmas wishes come true for nearly 200 children and 110 seniors. Adopt an angel from tables located by the Parlor or near Saint Michael Chapel and return the gifts by Sunday, December 8. Volunteers are needed to help sort gifts on Friday, December 15 and at the family “shopping” day on Saturday, December 16. For more information contact Maria Martin mariaomartin@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Moore nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com.

Meeting of 4th and 5th Grade Parents Set Sunday, December 3. Parents of 4th and 5th grade students will meet on Sunday, December 3 to discuss changes in our Confirmation schedule for young students. The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation, will outline how changes in the ages we Confirm students will impact 4th and 5th graders. The meeting will be at 10:00 in the Youth Center.

Joan Maxwell Speaking Tuesday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. Joan Maxwell, author of Memoir of a Hospital Chaplain, will speak at Saint Michael Tuesday on “Soul Support: Being Present to Friends and Family at Life’s End.” Her passionate and poetic presentation, infused with humor, offers ways to provide hope and peace to friends and family by being present at life’s end. Her presentation, in the Coke Activities Room, begins at 1:00 p.m. For information contact Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Men of Saint Michael to BBQ This Wednesday. The Men of Saint Michael are going to the home of Katherine and Bob Penn for Barbeque, Brews, and Banter this Wednesday, November 15. The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles will outline the upcoming activities of the group, including a planned mission trip to the Corpus Christi area to aid Hurricane Harvey victims. The Barbeque starts at 6:00 p.m. at 4308 Overhill Drive and the cost is $20. RSVP at saintmichael.org/mensbbq.

Jubilee Park Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon Scheduled for November 16.

Love Thanksgiving? Love bringing joy to others? Then 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. To volunteer sign up at saintmichael.org/ thanksgivingluncheon.

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 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.

• We are looking for greeters to meet visitors and guests on Sundays at the Welcome Center. Contact: Anne Schmidt at aschmidt@saintmichael.org.

• Drive a Meals on Wheels route on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day delivering dinner to Dallas’ elderly and homebound. Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net.

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. The 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 Youth Serving at Promise House. Saint Michael youth (6th – 12th grades) will serve next Wednesday, November 15 at Promise House, a homeless shelter for teens. They will serve dinner, hang out and play games with their counterparts. The kids will meet at the church at 4:45 and return by 8:00 p.m. To participate the Youth Ministry office must have the Promise House Group Confidentiality Agreement from each student by Tuesday, November 14.

Contact Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael Presents Christmas Concert December 3. “Three Tales of Christmas” by the renowned men’s choral ensemble Cantus is the Saint Michael Presents community concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Beloved holiday stories such as A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi,The Night Before Christmas, and others will be reimagined through familiar carols and new holiday classics. The concert is free, but tickets are necessary to assure adequate seating. Get tickets at the South Lanai receptionist or online at saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents.

The Power of Prayer When You Really Need It. Learn the stories of two men whose lives were changed by tragedy and the power of prayer Thursday evening at the Prayer Ministry meeting at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Seth Elliott was a college freshman when cancer struck. Roger Shackelford was told he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. All are invited for a light dinner ($10) and an evening of personal sharing about struggle, suffering, and prayer. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Sponsors Book Signing Tuesday.

Laura Dowling, who planned Christmas celebrations at the White House during the Obama administration, will be at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange to sign her book, A White House Christmas. She will be at The Exchange in Highland Park Village from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, sharing her experiences in creating displays ranging from flower vases of sugar to robotic versions of the First Family dogs.

November is North Dallas Shared Ministries Month. Fill at least one grocery bag during November and bring it to the South Lanai.

Suggested items: macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, tortillas, canned food items, saltine crackers.

A more extensive list and grocery bags are available at several locations throughout the church.

Financial contributions are just as valuable. Make checks payable to North Dallas Shared Ministries.

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 church for the homeless at Thanks-Giving Square.

Collection boxes are in each Sunday School classroom for new hats, gloves, and scarves.

PT Cruisers to Tour and Lunch at Jubilee Park Thursday. Jubilee Park is the destination for the PT Cruisers Thursday, November 16. They will get a guided tour of Davids’ Place, Jeanie’s Place, the soccer and basketball courts, and end up at the Community Center where they will have lunch with the Seniors from Jubilee Park. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. Make reservations with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 by today.

November Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Next Saturday. Next Saturday is the November Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. Get farm fresh fall produce and all your holiday desserts and trimmings. The market opens at 8:00 a.m. in the north parking lot.

Young Children Nativity Pageant Sign Up. Now is the time to register children age 3 through the 2nd grade to participate in this year’s Nativity Pageant. The children will be given roles as angels, shepherds, townspeople, sheep, and manger animals. The pageant will be Sunday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Sign up by December 1 at saintmichael.org/nativity.

High School Musicians Needed for Nativity Pageant. We are looking for high school student musicians to be a part of this year’s Nativity Pageant on Sunday, December 17.

Specifically, we need students who play flute, oboe, violin, viola, or guitar to accompany our children and youth. It is a great way to contribute your talents and get service hours.

Contact Gabrielle Ott at gott@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

11/12

11/19

Fellowship Class Parish Hall

Holy Currencies

Teach Us to Pray: Who’s In Charge Here?

Eric Law

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

Paul’s Corinthian Correspondence: What did Paul really think about women?

The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles

11/26

Faithful Living Coke Activities Room Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light The Rev. Mary Lessmann

Teach Us to Pray: How Much Do I Get?

Sermon on the Mount: Jesus was just Kidding, Right?

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

The Rev. Tom Blackmon

Thanksgiving Weekend - No Classes 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 leadership guiding musical excellence in the church.

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 – Prayer Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story – Studying King Saul Youth Center Orange Room High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – Studying Matthew 25: 1-13 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, November 9, have asked for our prayers: Jerry Andrlik, James Angelino, Fritz Arko, The Rev. Olga Barrera, Wayne Cohn, The Rev. Henry C. Coke III, Doris Cowling, Amanda Daniel, Cliff Daniel, Donna Gigot Floberg, Bill Gayden, Zac Giles, Joyce Grant, Jody Guenther, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Andrea Kunzler, John Lancaster, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Betty Luhn, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Jack Mackintosh, Matthew Massengale, Effie McCullough, Twyla Miranda, Charlie Moncrief, Adrienne O’Toole, Tom Park, Peggy & Tom Peavy, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Judy Schalk, John Stoneham, Dannye Thomas, Anne Townsend, Jack Townsend, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Norma Wallace, Jack Day Watson III, Merial West, Madison Winter, and Tom Wittenbraker.

The altar flowers are given in memory of Veronica Oniu, Douglas Belknap Owen, Andrew Watt, and in thanksgiving for Joyce Hull.