T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 6, 2016
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. This past week has been historic and stressful. This morning the Rector will deal with “Post Election Reconciliation” in the church at 10:00 And, this evening we will honor our Veterans and Active Military personnel at our annual Veterans Day Service and Reception, beginning at 5:30 in the church. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Saint Michael Co-Sponsors Biblical Scholar N.T. Wright at SMU. Renowned biblical scholar N.T. Wright is the featured lecturer at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology November 15-17. The program, co-sponsored by Saint Michael and All Angels, includes three evening lectures that are free and open to the public. Wright is a Professor at the University of St. Andrews and serves in many capacities in the Church of England. For schedules: www.smu.edu/perkins/events/ntwright. Acolyte Training Scheduled November 19. Join the finest Acolyte Corps in the Episcopal Church. Training will be held Saturday, November, 19 from 9:00 to 10:30 in the church. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net. Church Christmas Ornament Available in the Book Shop. The 2016 Saint Michael Christmas ornament designed by Mary Baldwin is available. Get yours before we sell out Also, there is a great selection of nativities and ornaments from around the world. The Forum – Post Election Reconciliation. After a divisive and negative election campaign, today’s Forum Sunday School Class will address “Post Election Reconciliation.” Our Rector, Chris Girata, will lead the discussion as our nation begins the important job of healing and restoring hope for the future. The Forum meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Honor Our Veterans Tonight. Tonight Saint Michael will honor all veterans and current military personnel at the Annual Veterans Day service and reception. Bring your families and friends to support and thank the men and women who have given of themselves to protect our nation’s freedoms. The celebration starts with worship in the church at 5:30 followed by a reception featuring the Heritage Brass Band. Volunteers Needed for Thursday’s Jubilee Park Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon. Saint Michael and All Angels and the Jubilee Community Center each year provide a fun-filled Thanksgiving celebration for the neighborhood seniors. Volunteer to prepare a cooked dish, to transport food to Jubilee Park, or to be a server on Thursday, November 17. Volunteer today at www.saintmichael.org/jubileethanksgiving.
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The beautiful chapel and garden cloister. The mission and outreach programs. The clergy, staff, and Altar Guild and the glorious music.