Sunday News - November 29

T HE S UNDAY N EWS November 29, 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. Thank you for worshiping with us on this Thanksgiving Weekend. Today we begin the season of Advent, the time of preparation for the birth of Jesus. Amidst the craziness, don’t miss the joy and beauty, and promise of the season. All of Saint Michael’s Advent activities can be found on the website: www.saintmichael.org/advent.

Advent Home Communions Begin Wednesday. An Advent Home Communion is a wonderful celebration of our life at Saint Michael, especially as we prepare for Christmas. On Wednesday, December 2, Terry and Mark Demler will host a Home Communion beginning at 6:00 at 8302 Ridgelea.

Please notify the hosts of your plans to attend. The Home Communion schedule is available online at www.saintmichael.org/homecommunion .

“I Believe in Angels” is Underway: Adopt One and be One.You can make a wonderful Christmas for a resident at Jubilee Park. Adopt an angel, purchase the gift, and bring it to the church by next Sunday, December 6. “I Believe in Angels” set up day is December 11th at the Jubilee Park Community Center and Saturday, December 12 is “shopping day.” Volunteers are needed both days. Contact Nancy Moore at nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com or Maria Martin at mariaomartin@ sbcglobal.net.

“Heart Of Giving” Begins Today. Heart of Giving is a great way to recognize family, friends, or business associates at Christmas. It supports Saint Michael’s Mission and Outreach Ministries: The Good Samaritan Fund, Jubilee Park, Rosebud Indian Reservation, Honduras Mission, and the Amistad Bolivia Mission. Heart of Giving cards are available outside the Book Shop and at the South Lanai reception.

Advent Retreat: Saturday, December 5. Spend a quiet morning paying attention to the things that point us to the Sacred in life as Advent prepares us for the birth of Christ. Author and spiritual director, Robert Benson leads the Advent Retreat, “Waiting for the Night of the Child,” beginning at 9:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Cost: $15.

Lessons and Carols, December 6 at 11:00. The traditional service of Lessons and Carols will be celebrated at Saint Michael next Sunday 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, and the Gospels, interspersed with Christmas Carols, hymns, and choir anthems.

Heal the Hurt of the Holidays at the Advent Service of Remembrance and Light December 8. 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. Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 in Saint Michael Chapel. A reception by the Grief Ministry will be in the Parlor following the service.

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.

• We’re cooking and serving at the Austin Street Shelter. If you can cook Tuesday evening contact Randy Rekerdres at randy@rek-ins.com. If you can serve Wednesday evening contact Rita Davis at rrdavis14@aol.com.

• Readers are needed for Davids’ Place – the HeadStart School – at Jubilee Park. To volunteer: Allison Johnson at volunteer@ jubileecenter.org.

Pajama Prayers Set for December 2, 9 and 16.

Hop into your pajamas and head to the Saint Michael Chapel for storytelling, singing, prayers, and a yummy bedtime snack.

Pajama Prayers (kids’ Compline/bedtime prayers) is geared toward preschool and early elementary families. Led by Emily Given.

For more information, egiven@saintmichael.org.

Help Build Our Team - Youth Ministry Directors Wanted. 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) • Youth Logistics Administrator If 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 .

The Edge Starts Dinner Church Wednesday, December 2. Dinner Church is kid-planned, kidprepared, and kid-led. The Edgers (4th & 5th grade) will meet in the kitchen at 5:00 to prepare their dinner, eat, and worship together on the first and third Wednesday every month. RSVP at www. saintmichael.org/theedge. For information contact Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org.

Youth Ministry Progressive Dinner Wednesday, December 9. Saint Michael Youth (grades 6 – 12) will be eating their way around town on Wednesday evening, December 9. An end-ofthe-season and holiday Progressive Dinner will begin at 6:00 at the church and will progress to several parishioners’ homes. For information and signup go to www.saintmichael.org/youth.

Stories and Songs at Prime Timers Meeting Thursday. Actor and storyteller, Ken Freehill, will perform excerpts from legendary comedian George Burns’ book, Gracie, A Love Story, at the Prime Timers’ meeting Thursday, December 3 with children from the Saint Michael Episcopal School singing some favorite Christmas songs. Prime Timers are asked to bring unwrapped socks, scarves, hats/caps for children in Jubilee Park. The meeting begins at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations for the $10 lunch by today with Mary Davis, 214-363-7761.

Christmas Flower Memorials. 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 Wednesday, December 16. Flower Memorial envelopes are also available at the South Lanai reception desk.

Advent Meditation Booklets Available Now. Devotions written by parishioners, staff, and clergy are available in the just published Advent Meditation booklet, which is available at several locations in the church and online at www.saintmichael.org .

Crèche Collection to Highlight Women of Saint Michael Tea December 7. Start the Christmas season with the Women of Saint Michael. Join hosts Mary Appleton, Effie McCullough and Louise Griffeth on Monday, December 7 for a tea at 4211 Windsor Parkway from 2:00 – 4:00. We will tour Mary’s incredible collection of over 100 crèches from all around the world.

Tickets are $25 and proceeds go to the Grants Program of the Women of Saint Michael. Purchase tickets at www.saintmichael.org/crechetour. For information contact Effie McCullough at effiemc@gmail.com Honduras Threads: Cursillo in Action. Honduras Threads, an outreach ministry of Saint Michael’s, gives women in small villages of Honduras a means to sustain their families and their faith. For Saint Michael missioner, Melanie McGill, Honduras Threads was a life-changing experience…Cursillo in action. Hear Melanie’s story Sunday, December 6 at 12:00 Noon in the Youth Center. RSVP for lunch to Mary Ruth McKenny at maryruthmckenny@gmail.com or Joe Walker at jpwalkeriii@sbcglobal.net.

Tube Socks for Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels, which provides food for the elderly and homebound, is collecting tube socks during the holidays to give to the people it serves. There is a collection basket in the South Lanai. For information contact Mary Bartholow at mary. bar@sbcglobal.net.

Vestry and Diocesan Delegate Nominations Close December 15. 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 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.

Youth Ministry Visioning Retreat Set for December 3-5 Help develop a vibrant Youth Ministry at Saint Michael by attending the Visioning Retreat December 3 – 5. Ideas from all generations are needed as we build the best youth program in Dallas. Childcare will be available. For more information contact The Rev. Bill Murray at bmurray@saintmichael.org or The Rev. Oliver Butler at obutler@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: Faith and Society

Bible Study

Fellowship Class

Coffee and Conversation

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

Parish Hall

Parlor

Thanksgiving Weekend - No Classes

11/29

12/06

Town Hall Meeting: Search Committee Report

Our Father Was Not Perfect, But He Was Righteous Bill Power

What’s Bad About Being Too Good: How striving for perfection can actually be quite destructive

Bill Murray

Kathleen Fischer

Yearend Giving Discussion Scheduled Sunday, December 6.

A discussion on the tax implications of yearend giving will be discussed by two experts on the subject Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 in the Parlor. John Bergner, chairman of the wealth preservation group at Dallas law firm Winsted, P.C., and Jim Smith, Managing Director of Smith, Jackson, Boyer & Bovard, will review tax deductions not to forget, provide information on making gifts of appreciated stock, and answer your tax-related questions. Contact: Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, at mkardell@saintmichael.org .

Phil and I are so blessed with gifts from God -- 4 great children, 2 adorable granddaughters, good health, a nice home in a safe community in a free country, a vibrant church parish, and most of all, the gift of His Son. We make a stewardship pledge each year because we want to “give back” and not just “take” God’s gifts for granted. Our church means so much to us and Saint Michael is the recipient of our largest contribution each year.

Sheryl and Phil Wylie

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 Tuesday, November 24, have asked for our prayers: Ellen Colter, Doris Cowling, Brian Delaney, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Katie Hairgrove, Janet Hale, Michael Holt, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Jim Klingeman, Douglas Nettle, Elizabeth Nolan, Halimah Olaekeji, Caroline Oliver, Peggy Oncken, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Maudie Sharp, Pat Shaw, Parker Snead, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, and Herman Willie.

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.