T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 15, 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. Today we welcome Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University, as our Distinguished Lecturer at 10:00 in Parish Hall. Later this morning our Children and Family Ministries will gather the grocery bags we’ve collected and deliver them to North Dallas Shared Ministries. We will continue to collect food through the month, so fill a bag and bring it to the South Lanai. Thank you for worshiping with us today. New Bishop Consecrated in Services Saturday. The Rt. Rev. Dr. George Sumner was consecrated as the seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas in ceremonies yesterday. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was one of three consecrators. Saint Michael’s music director, James Diaz, was organist for the ceremony and his composition “Go Forth Into the World in Peace” was performed by the Consecration Choir. Parishioners Tony Briggle and Gayle Kesinger served as primary coordinators of the program. 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 spirituality, the 11th Step of the 12 Step Program, 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. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous. This group, open to both men and women, meets tonight at 7:30, in the Coke Activities Room. Contact: The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhern@aol. com.
To us, stewardship at Saint Michael is about gratitude….for family, community, and, of course, the endless love and grace God bestows on each and every one of us.
Judy and Eric Conner To discuss your giving to Saint Michael, contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, at mkardell@saintmichael.org.
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 Saint Michael Book Shop needs volunteer help, especially during the holiday season. Contact Chris Love at bookshop@saintmichael.org or just stop by... and buy. • The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew meets next Saturday, November 21 at 8:30 a.m. It’s a men’s group for personal spiritual growth and Christian ministry. Contact Kyle Moore at kyle_moore@yahoo.com. Pick up your Advent in a Box today by the chapel or the Book Shop. It is filled with treats and treasures to help you and your family to celebrate the Advent season together. North Dallas Shared Ministries Family Day – Today. November is North Dallas Shared Ministries month at Saint Michael and All Angels. Join us as we help collect food all month. Today Saint Michael families will deliver the food and stock the shelves. Cars will load from the South Lanai and depart at 11:00. All ages are welcome. For more information, please contact Erika - ebower@saintmichael.org.
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Women of Saint Michael Luncheon Features Arrow Child and Family Ministries Director. Debi Tengler, national development director for Arrow Child and Family Ministries will speak at the monthly luncheon of the Women of Saint Michael on Wednesday, November 18. The Arrow organization connects church and government services to vulnerable children and families, particularly those targeted by sex trafficking. The luncheon begins at 11:30 in Parish Hall. Tickets to all Women of Saint Michael programs are available online at www.saintmichael. org/wosmluncheons. Holiday 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 is on Thursday. The Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors living in Jubilee Park is Thursday, November 19. There’s still time for you to volunteer to prepare food, drive the food from Saint Michael to Jubilee Park, or 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 . The Rev. Oliver Butler to Address the Prayer Ministry. The Saint Michael Prayer Ministry meets Thursday evening, 5:30-7:00 in the Coke Activities Room. The Rev. Oliver Butler is our guest speaker and we will conclude with Evening Prayer. Join us as we support our faith and our church with prayer. All are invited. Contact Joan Faubion, joan.faubion@gmail.com, or Dana Juett, danajuett@bigplanet.com. PT Cruisers to see “The Twelve Days of Christmas” at the Arboretum. PT Cruisers are on the road Thursday, November 19, traveling to the Arboretum. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. After viewing the fall decorations and this wonderful Christmas display we will end our day 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 today. I Believe in Angels is Underway. 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 11 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. 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 . Who Remembers the Saint Michael School Song? There are stories far and wide of a Saint Michael School song. Now that we are renewing Saint Michael Episcopal School, we would love to find a copy of the music and lyrics for our school song. If you have any information, contact the Executive Director of the School Katie Riley at kriley@ saintmichael.org or The Rev. Bill Murray at bmurray@saintmichael.org. The Rev. Mary Lessmann to Serve at Saint Michael. The Rev. Mary Lessmann will be assisting at Saint Michael worship services during the busy holiday season. She was ordained in 2010 and most recently served as Vicar of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, and before that as Associate Rector at St. Andrew’s McKinney.
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: Faith and Society
Bible Study
Fellowship Class
Coffee and Conversation
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
Parish Hall
Parlor
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 only lunch
11/15
11/22
Doug Travis
Christianity: Call of Grace Bill Power
Going to the Chapel Bill Murray
Lisa Flores Musser
Help the Saint Michael Youth Ministry Find New Staff. Our Youth Ministry is looking for three dedicated people to direct our program. • Director of High School Ministry (grades 9 – 12) • Director of Middle School Ministry (grade 6 – 8) • 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 12, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Doris Cowling, Brian Delaney, Anna Finley, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Katie Hairgrove, 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, Maudie Sharp, Pat Shaw, Parker Snead, Jack Day Watson,lll, and Herman Willie The Altar flowers are given in memory of Emily Maverick Miller, Douglas Belknap Owen, Charles Vincent Prothro, Wayne Lyle Sabo, Arthur Gerald Spalding, Jack Randolph Swain, Mary Catterall Swain, and in thanksgiving for Kalita Blessing and Joyce Hull.