Sunday News - December 10

T HE S UNDAY N EWS December 10, 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. Thank you for worshiping with us in this season of Advent. We urge you to take time to focus, think, pray, and give thanks for the blessings that we have received from the birth of the Christ Child. There are many services and activities at Saint Michael that will brighten your Christmas experience. Join us often.

“Heart Of Giving” Supports Outreach Ministries. Heart of Giving is a way to recognize family, friends, or business associates this 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.

Help with Jubilee Park’s I Believe in Angels Shopping Day. The I Believe in Angels gifts are in. Now we need help on Friday, December 15 to sort the gifts into age categories and to set up “the store.” And, we need help at the Saturday, December 16 “shopping day” to wrap the presents. Contact Maria Martin mariaomartin@ sbcglobal.net or Nancy Moore nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com to sign up.

Jubilee Park Seniors Have Jingle Bell Ball This Week – Pecan Pies and Brownies Needed. Wednesday, December 13, Saint Michael will continue its traditional Christmas celebration for the Jubilee Park seniors, which will include a luncheon, entertainment, and gifts provided through I Believe in Angels and our knitting ministry that made more than 100 winter hats and scarves. To add a sweet ending to the party, we need 20 pecan pies and 8 dozen brownies. The goodies should be delivered on Wednesday, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. to the south lanai. Contact Electra Harelson at electra.harelson@gmail.com.

Parish Nurse Sunday December 17. Stop by the South Lanai next 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.

Giving To Saint Michael Is Easy Before I got married, I didn't give away much money. My husband was raised giving 10% of his allowance, saving some and spending the rest. He never questioned the practice. After we got married, he educated me on this practice. It was painful at first, but nearly 10 years later I can honestly say that giving financially to our church has become one of the greatest blessings in my life. My faith increases when I follow God out of my comfort zone. Jesus is so clear on how important it is to give and I believe there is no better place to give than to Saint Michael and All Angels to do the work of God’s Kingdom.

Lili, Matt, Freddy, Jack Luth

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

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.

• Drive a Meals on Wheels route on Christmas Day. It will give regular drivers a break and you will bring Christmas cheer and nourishment to Dallas’ elderly and homebound. Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net.

• The nominating committee of the Women of Saint Michael is seeking people willing to serve on the WOSM Board. Contact Squeaky Connolly at squeakyconnolly@ att.net.

EYC Sets Tacky Parties. Both the SR and the JR EYC are having tacky Christmas Sweater Parties.

The JR EYC (middle school) will compete for the “Tackiest” prize this afternoon from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. The SR EYC (high school) will do their “tackything” Wednesday, December 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Both parties are in the Youth Center.

Youth Winter Retreat Scheduled for January.

The Youth Ministry’s annual winter retreat, The Pursuit of Happiness, is slated for January 12 -14 at Lakeview Camp and Retreat in Waxahachie.

The youth (6th-12th grade) will spend the weekend having fun (paintball, glow in the dark dodge ball, and more) as well as searching for the source of true happiness in life. The cost is $100 and includes transportation, food, and all weekend activities. The deadline to register is January 1 at saintmichael.org/youthretreat.

Advent Meditation Book Available. The Advent Meditation Book, written by clergy, parishioners, and staff members is available a several locations throughout the church. The meditations are also available online saintmichael.org.

Faith and Grief Luncheon December 14. The Faith and Grief 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.

Woman’s Exchange Book Signing Features Texas Church Steeples.

Melissa Macatee has traveled Texas photographing church steeples from metropolitan cathedrals to country villages. She will be at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village on Wednesday, December 13 to sign, Steeples of Texas. Her book provides a visual tour and stories about more than 100 Texas churches. The book signing will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at The Exchange.

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.

Be a Jubilee Book Buddy. Volunteer one-on-one to work with a child at that needs your help to improve their reading skills! Be a Book Buddy at O.M. Roberts Elementary, our Jubilee Park neighborhood school. You can pick the time and day that best works for you, 30 to 60 minutes once a week. You will make a difference in a child’s life. Contact Susan Campbell at 214-673-9333 or at sucam@airmail.net to get started.

Men of Saint Michael Hurricane Mission Trip Registration Deadline. Today is the deadline to register for the Men of Saint Michael mission 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. Sign up at saintmichael.org/men.

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 for all of your holiday entertaining. Visit our bake table in the South Lanai and let us help you with hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and special festive treats!

SMU’s Canterbury House Needs Your Connections. Do you have connections with students or student groups at SMU? We want to tell them about our new campus ministry and the Compline service on Sunday nights at 8:00 at the Canterbury House. Send your student contact information to Fr. Rich Towers at rtowers@saintmichael.org.

Nativity Pageant to be Streamed Live. Out-of-town grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends can all watch next Sunday’s Nativity Pageant. It will be streamed live at 11:00 at saintmichael. org/nativity.

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

12/10

Forum Saint Michael Chapel

Fellowship Class Parish Hall

Faithful Living Coke Activities Room

A New Look at Old Stories: Matthew: Holy Innocents; Faith and Fear

Teach Us to Pray: What About Evil?

Worship in Beauty and Holiness: Knit Together by God in Worship

Dr. Elizabeth Lang and The Rev. Allison Liles

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

12/17

No Classes - Nativity Pageant

12/24

No Classes - Christmas Eve

12/31

No - Classes - New Year's Eve

The Rev. Mary Lessmann

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 – The Meaning of Baptism Middle School, Grades 7-8 Echo the Story – Studying Daniel Youth Center Orange Room High School, Grades 9-12 Teen Text – Studying this Week's Lesson from Mark Youth Center Green Room There will be no Sunday School or Children’s Chapel on Sunday December 17, December 24, or December 31. Classes and Children’s Chapel will resume on Sunday, January 7

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, December 7, have asked for our prayers: James Angelino, Fritz Arko, The Rev. Olga Barrera, 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, 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, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Peggy & Tom Peavy, Sallie Plummer, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Sandra Rose, Fred Schneider, Lindsey Schneider, 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 Benjamin Dwyer, Drew Dwyer, Margot Ladd and Harrison Ladd by Molla and Ed Ladd, and in Memory of Karen Ann Yeaman by Kathy and John Yeaman. The Altar flowers in the chapel at given in memory of Karen Ann Yeaman by Kathy and John Yeaman.