T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 27, 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. We hope this has been a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday for you and your family as we thank God for the many blessings we receive. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and we begin preparing to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, the ultimate blessing from God. Thank you for worshiping with us today, and join us often during the holidays. Saint Michael Sponsors New “Community Tree of Remembrance.” The “Community Tree of Remembrance,” at downtown’s Thanks-Giving Square, is a new way to remember loved ones during the holidays. During December people can visit the Faith & Grief Ministries’ remembrance exhibit, write the names of loved ones on ribbons, tie them to a circle of life, and have moments of personal reflection. Our Rector, Chris Girata, will be a leader of the tree lighting ceremony at a multi-faith worship service from 6:00 to 7:00 on Thursday, December 1. Saint Michael and All Angels is a sponsor of the “Community Tree of Remembrance.” Lessons and Carols, December 4 at 11:00. The traditional service of Lessons and Carols will be celebrated at Saint Michael and All Angels next Sunday, December 4 at 11:00 in the Church. The service tells the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus in readings from Genesis, the prophetic books, and the Gospels, interspersed with Christmas Carols, hymns, and anthems by our choir, orchestra, and organ. Celebrate Shelly Vescovo’s Ministry Next Sunday, December 4. Receptions will follow the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services next Sunday, December 4 to celebrate the ministry of Shelly Vescovo. Shelly is retiring after a 37 year career as Director of Adult Formation at Saint Michael. Her ministry will be honored during the two services with the receptions following in the church Narthex. Honduras Threads Pop-Up Sale December 4. See the new designs and merchandise at the Honduras Threads Pop-up Sale next Sunday, December 4 from 8:00 to 1:00 in the Parlor. There is a full range of gifts – pillows, Christmas tree skirts, table toppers and runners – all supporting the Honduran women and their families. Heal the Hurt of the Holidays at the Advent Service of Remembrance and Light December 15. For some, the holidays are a time of hurt; over the loss of a beloved, relationships turned sour, being alone. Through prayers, music, and the lighting of candles, the Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light seeks to bring peace, healing, and wholeness in the midst of grief. Join us Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 in Saint Michael Chapel. A reception in the Parlor follows the service. Did you know that there are more than 1,200 families with kids under 18 that call Saint Michael “home?” Join the more than 800 families and make your pledge today!
I am thankful that our children now live here…that the recent sonogram showed no cancer…for food, flowers, and friends…for hot water and crisp fall apples.
Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, 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 Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Sunday Associate The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate
Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kay Whelan, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Tom Rhodus, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J.C. Snead, Arnold Spencer, Kay Whelan, and Chris Wiley.
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 9:15 a.m. - Joy Mass, Theater 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC 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.
• Cook dinner for the homeless at Austin Street Center Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 in the Parish Hall Kitchen, • Drive the food to Austin Street Center Wednesday morning, December 7, • Serve the meal to the homeless at Austin Street Wednesday evening at 5:30 Signup online at www.saintmichael.org/ missionoutreach/servenow.
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Children and Family Ministries Accepts New Postion. Emily Given, Director of Children and Family Ministries has resigned to take a new position as Director of Participation, which includes giving and welcome ministries, at an Episcopal Church in suburban Baltimore. Her last Sunday with us will be December 18 and we will celebrate her ministry at the reception following the Nativity Pageant. Read Emily’s letter to the Parish and Vicar Bill Murray’s message online at www. saintmichael.org. of
Paintball at Cousins Paintball Park - Register by November 30. Saint Michael's Youth will head to Cousins Paintball Park on Sunday afternoon December 4. The carpool will leave the church at 12:30 and return by 6:00. The cost is $40. Deadline to register is November 30th. There are only 15 spots available so sign up early! Entrance to the park, paintball gun, goggles, and mask will be provided. Register at www.saintmichael.org/youth LiveWIRE Christmas Party – December 7. LiveWIRE, our youths' Wednesday evening gettogether, will enjoy its Christmas Party December 7. There will be food, fun, and prizes for the tackiest and most creative sweaters! Middle School will meet from 5:30-6:30 and High School from 7:00-8:00. Dinner and dessert will be served for all at 6:30.
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 in the fall. The Vestry members (5) and Convention Delegates will be elected at the Annual Meeting on February 26. The deadline for nominations is 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 16. Nomination forms are available from the church receptionist and online at www.saintmichael.org.
Advent Family Night Wednesday, November 30. Make Advent a season for the family. Wednesday, November 30 will be Advent Family Night where you can make a Mason Jar Advent wreath, a “Reverse Advent Calendar,” even blue and pink sparkle goo. Dinner and activities begin at 6:00 in the Youth Center. Cost: $30 per family. Sign-up online at www. saintmichael.org/advent-family-night.
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Prime Timers to Stargaze on Thursday. Prime Timers will visit the Highland Park High School Planetarium on Thursday, December 1 where planetarium director Donna Pierce will provide a Christmas Stars program. The group will leave the church at 10:00. The Prime Timers will return to the church following the program for lunch and Christmas Carols by Saint Michael Episcopal School’s "Littlest Angels." Cost for lunch, $10.00. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 for reservations.
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Advent Meditation Booklets Available Now. Devotions written by parishioners, staff, and clergy are available in the Advent Meditation booklet, which is available at several locations in the church and online at www. saintmichael.org.
Young Adults Plan Outing at The Ginger Man. Saint Michael’s young adult group, 20s/30s, is planning a Sunday Funday on December 4. They will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 at The Ginger Man at 2718 Boll Street. The snack will be provided with a cash bar for happy hour drinks. Tacky Christmas attire is recommended…bring your friends. Free childcare is provided at the church with a reservation. RSVP online, www.saintmichael. org/youngadults. Remember a Loved One - If you would like to remember a loved one this Christmas, fill out one of the Flower Memorial envelopes enclosed in the worship bulletin with the names of those you want to honor either in Memory or Thanksgiving, and return it with your check by Friday, December 16. The remembrance will be printed in the Flower Memorial booklet available on Christmas Eve. Envelopes are also available at the South Lanai reception desk. Be a Parish Party Underwriter – Save the Date: February 24. Join us for a STELLAR Parish Party on Friday, February 24 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. We are looking for underwriting help so that all proceeds can go to the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee to be distributed to numerous charities benefitting our community. Get involved and help with the party, or donate items for the auction – we’re looking for tickets to sports, theater, lecture, and concert events, vacation homes, jewelry, decorative pieces, etc. Or, if you’re an artist, consider donating one of your creations to be auctioned at the party. This is going to be a party you won’t want to miss! Get more information at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty/ or contact Christine Paddock at christine.paddock@ sbcglobal.net. I Believe in Angels Underway – Adopt an Angel and Volunteer I Believe in Angels provides Christmas gifts for children and seniors living in the Jubilee Park neighborhood. You can adopt an angel today and return the gifts by Sunday, December 4. Volunteers are needed to help sort gifts on Friday, December 9 and at the family “shopping” day on Saturday, December 10. For more information please contact Maria Martin, mariaomartin@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Moore, nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com.
S A I N T M I C H A E L
Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00 The Forum
Bible Study
Together
Fellowship Class
Saint Michael Chapel
Coke Activities Room
ESD Library
Parish Hall
No Class - Thanksgiving Weekend
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12/04
Understanding Anti-Semitism Dr. Mark Chancey, SMU
The Birth of Jesus According to the Gospels Oliver Butler
OMG! I Sound Like My Parents (and What To Do About It)
My Terrible Egyptian Vacation
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Bill Murray
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 No Classes - November 27 4th and 5th Grade Blue Room - Youth Center
Childcare Story Keepers Story Telling, Age 3-5 Room 10
The Edge
Catechesis Level One Atrium (2nd Floor) and Power Library
Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade Theater
Catechesis Level Two
Rooms 101, 213
Spark: Activate Faith! Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby
Youth Sunday School 7th - 12th Grades Green Room - 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 Wednesday, November 23, have asked for our prayers: Anne Anderson, Michael Boellhoff, Paulyne Brewer, Doris Cowling, Ken deGruy, Janet Farrow, Melissa Folsom, Jody Guenther, Thomas Hagoort, Royce Hammons, Liam Hawk, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Bud Hunsucker, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Richard Kilgore, Stacey Ligon, John Morrison, Florence Mousseaux, Kathy O'Doherty, Tom Park, Robert Pearson, John Pierce, Patricia Plettner, Gwen Polk, Ronnie Pratt, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Katy Rubarth, Ed & Sue Ruff, Pat Shaw, Bill Simpson, Junie Smith, Katelyn Thompson, Shelly Vescovo, Darleen & Gene Von Dohlen, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson lll, Bob Wilson, Tish Woodruff, Joe Yardley, and Del Zahniser. Great Expectations – Families expecting children: Cindy and Matthew Ford, Laura Kutcher, Caroline and Benjamin Germany, and Sara Rogers. The Altar flowers are given in memory of Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, Robert Merryman Olmsted, The Reverend Robert E. Ratelle, Elizabeth Slowe Stoneham, and John Anderson Stoneham.