Sunday News - December 3

T HE S UNDAY N EWS December 3, 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 is a busy Sunday. This morning at the 11:00 worship in the Church the choir will lead Advent Lessons and Carols, with the first performance of Saint Michael’s boys and girls choristers. At 10:00, Max Levy, architect of the Courtyard Columbarium, will discuss the inspiration that led to its creation, and tonight at 7:00 Saint Michael Presents a Christmas Concert with nationally acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

“Heart Of Giving” Supports Outreach Ministries. 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, Tela, Honduras Mission trip, Amistad, Bolivia Mission trip, and the Honduras Threads Mission trip. Heart of Giving cards are available to purchase outside the Book Shop and at the South Lanai reception.

I Believe in Angels Gifts Due Next Friday – Time to Volunteer. When you adopt an angel from I Believe in Angels you will help provide Christmas gifts for children and seniors living in the Jubilee Park neighborhood.

Your gift needs to be returned to the church by Friday, 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 please contact Maria Martin mariaomartin@sbcglobal. net or Nancy Moore nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com.

Young Adults Off to Brunch Today. Saint Michael’s Young Adults (20s & 30s) are going to brunch this afternoon. Meet in the Parlor following the 11:00 worship services and go together to Blatt Beer and Table in Preston Hollow Village at Walnut Hill and Central Expressway.

Men of Saint Michael Plan Hurricane Relief Trip. The Men of Saint Michael are joining the Mission and Outreach Ministry on a trip to Corpus Christi January 2 – 5.

They will be coordinating their activities with the Diocese of West Texas and the Texas Disaster Recovery and Relief Organization to help residents rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. The registration deadline is Sunday, December 10. Sign up at saintmichael. org/men.

Giving To Saint Michael Is Easy "We give as an integral part of our faith. We give monthly for our annual pledge and have made a commitment in our estate plans because we hope to continue to sustain Saint Michael as it has sustained us and our community. We encourage our children to make a financial commitment to the church in the same way that we encourage them to volunteer to help those in need. Giving is an important part of our family life."

Pressley & Jamey Peters Julia, Christopher, Meg and Arthur

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

• Help cook Tuesday, December 5 for the Austin Street Shelter at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Kitchen. Sign up at saintmichael.org/serve-now.

• Help serve at Austin Street Shelter on Wednesday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up at saintmichael.org/serve-now.

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.

St. Nick Nite to Usher In Advent Season.

Children and parents, join us to celebrate St. Nick Nite Wednesday, December 6. Following a service at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Michael Chapel with storytelling and songs, St. Nick will stick around in the chapel for photos. Milk and cookies will be served in the South Lanai.

Youth Skate into the Holidays This Afternoon.

Saint Michael’s youth (6th – 12th grades) will slide into the Christmas holiday season this afternoon, with a skating party at the Galleria Mall from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Meet at the church at 4:00.

EYC Sets Tacky Parties.

Both the SR. and JR. EYC are having tacky Christmas Sweater Parties this month. The JR. EYC (Middle School) will compete for the “Tackiest” prize on Sunday, December 10 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The SR. EYC (high school) will do their “tacky-thing” Wednesday, December 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Both parties are in the Youth Center.

Advent Meditation Book Available. The Advent Meditation Book, written by clergy, parishioners, and staff members is available at several locations throughout the church and online (saintmichael. org).

A Liturgy of Remembrance: Thursday, December 7. The Liturgy of Remembrance is a candlelight service celebrating hope in the midst of the life’s changes. The service, with sacred music led by Brice Beaird and Trey Booth, promises to lifts our spirits and strengthen our faith during this season of Advent. A reception follows in the Parlor. All are invited to come and bring guests.

Prime Timers Kick Off Christmas Season – with a Twist. Actor Ken Freehill will perform The Christmas Story “Scratchit Cratchit” at the Prime Timers meeting Thursday, December 7 at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. He will recount the story through the eyes of Tiny Tim as an old man. Be sure to bring new winter caps and socks for the children of Jubilee Park. Make reservations for lunch ($10) by Sunday, December 3 with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 A Personal Plea from Andria Rucker. I am writing on behalf of the first, second and third graders at the Jubilee Center who need a Reading Buddy. Please let me speak to your Study Group or Sunday School class for 2 minutes about our need for volunteers to give an hour a week to encourage the children. Susan Campbell is coordinating this very worthwhile program. I am a parishioner, sing in the choir, and am a regular Book Buddy.

Contact me at andrianealrucker@hotmail.com if you want to know more. Thank you so much, Andria Rucker Remember a Loved One With Flowers. 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 Sunday, December 17. The remembrance will be printed in the Flower Memorial booklet available on Christmas Eve. Envelopes are also available at the South Lanai reception desk or online at www.saintmichael.org.

Faith and Grief Luncheon December 14. The Faith and Grief monthly luncheon on Thursday, December 14, will feature parishioner Gus Seeberger at 12:00 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. Share a meal and hear others’ stories of how grief and faith have intersected in their lives. There is no fee but your donation is greatly appreciated. RSVP to Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org.

Parish Nurse Sunday December 17. Stop by the South Lanai Sunday, December 17; the Parish Nurse will be ready to discuss Mental health/Stress/Grief Awareness during the holidays. She will also be able to check your blood pressure. Contact: Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org.

Mission and Outreach Volunteer Opportunities. Are you aware that there several ways to find Mission and Outreach volunteer opportunities? There is a “jobs available” column in the monthly Archangel and online at saintmichael.org/serve-now. If you have a project for which you need volunteers, contact Oleta Salyards at osalyards@saintmichael.org.

Let St. Mary’s Guild be Your Holiday Baker. St. Mary’s guild is busy baking for your holidays! In addition to our regular Sunday morning fare, we are baking and packaging treats for gifts and all of your holiday entertaining. Visit our bake table and let us help you with hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and special festive treats!

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

12/03

A New Look at Old Stories: Luke: The Magnificat: Faith and Blessing Dr. Elizabeth Lang and The Rev. Allison Liles

12/10

Faithful Living Coke Activities Room

Teach Us to Pray: Who Forgives Who?

Worship in Beauty and Holines: Praying and Thinking At Home

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

A New Look at Old Stories: Matthew: Holy Innocents: Faith and Fear Dr. Elizabeth Lang and The Rev. Allison Liles

Fellowship Class Parish Hall

Teach Us to Pray: What About Evil?

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

The Rev. Tom Blackmon Worship in Beauty and Holiness: Knit Together by God in Worship The Rev. Mary Lessmann

Meeting of 4th and 5th Grade Parents Today at 10:00. A meeting of parents of 4th and 5th grade students will be held today at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Center 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.

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 – Worship Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story – Studying King Solomon Youth Center Orange Room High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – Studying this week's lesson from Isaiah 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 30, have asked for our prayers: James Angelino, Fritz Arko, The Rev. Olga Barrera, Nancy Black, Connor Brennan, Doris Cowling, Amanda Daniel, Cliff Daniel, Diane Fellows, Donna Gigot Floberg, Zac Giles, Joyce Grant, Jody Guenther, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Terry Inman, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Betty Luhn, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Jack Mackintosh, Mary Jean Manning, Matthew Massengale, Effie McCullough, Twyla Miranda, Charlie Moncrief, Ed Nash, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Peggy & Tom Peavy, Sallie Plummer, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Fred Schneider, Lindsey Schneider, Kathryn Shea, John Stoneham, Dannye Thomas, Frances Tompkins, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Norma Wallace, Jack Day Watson III, Merial West, and Madison Winter.

The Altar flowers in the church are given in honor of Lynn and Peter Dautermann by their Foyer group. The Altar flowers in the chapel are given in memory of Caroline Hite by Thomas Kirkland