Sunday News - December 11

T HE S UNDAY N EWS December 11, 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. Today we welcome the return of The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser following her maternity leave. She assumes leadership of the Worship and Liturgy Ministry. In the coming days, there will be many opportunities to take part in Saint Michael’s Advent programs and be sure to join us for one of the nine Christmas Eve worship services. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Advent Meditation Booklets Available Now. A new supply of Daily Advent Meditations written by parishioners, staff, and clergy is available at several locations in the church. You can also read them online at www. saintmichael.org.

Volunteer for the Senior Christmas Luncheon at Jubilee Park. The annual Christmas Luncheon for the seniors at Jubilee Park is Thursday, December 15 and volunteers are needed to provide food items or help serve at the luncheon. Sign up online at www.saintmichael.org.

Heal the Hurt at the Advent Service of Remembrance and Light, December 15. For many, the holidays are a time of hurt; over the loss of a beloved, relationships turned sour, being alone. The Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light brings 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.

Nativity Pageant Next Sunday at 11:00. The story of the birth of the Christ Child will be performed by Saint Michael’s children and youth at 11:00, next Sunday, December 18 in the church. A Farewell Party following the pageant will honor Emily Given, Director of Children and Family Ministries, who has accepted a position as Director of Participation at an Episcopal Church in suburban Philadelphia. The 11:00 Rite I worship service will be in the Saint Michael Chapel.

The Parish Nurse is “In” Next Sunday. Sunday, December 18 is Parish Nurse Sunday. Our Registered Nurses will be in the South Lanai to take blood pressures and answer health related questions. The focus this month is on mental health, stress, and grief awareness. Contact: Dianne Boyd, RN, at dboyd@saintmichael.org.

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

During this Christmas Season, please remember Saint Michael and All Angels in your yearend giving.

Fulfill your 2016 commitment or make your 2017 commitment by calling the stewardship office at 214-692-3015 or go online to www.saintmichael.org/give.

Your gift is much appreciated. Thank you!

Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for 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 Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, 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.

• The Extended Care Cooks ministry provides meals to parishioners just home from the hospital or needing special assistance. If you can help out once or twice a year, contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org.

• Become an acolyte and serve at Saint Michael worship services. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net.

Woman’s Exchange: The Place for Christmas Shopping. The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village has the perfect Christmas gift for friends, clients, teachers, neighbors or relatives.

Specialty gourmet food gifts are always a hit, and there’s a lot more! Remember, the Exchange is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds go to area charities and Episcopal ministries supported by the Women of Saint Michael.

Youth Winter Retreat Signup Deadline Nears.

The deadline to register for the Youth Winter Retreat is Thursday, December 15. The retreat, at Camp All Saints, is the weekend of January 13 – 15. The theme is Rooted – learning how to get Rooted into our faith and ministry at Saint Michael. Open to 6th through 12th grades, the emphasis will be on community, learning, and FUN! Signup online at www.saintmichael.org/event/youth-winter-retreat.

For information contact Lauren at lwainwright@ saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael Serves The Gathering Next Sunday, December 18. Parishioners from Saint Michael will be serving lunch to the homeless following The Gathering Sunday worship service at Thanks-Giving Square downtown. Our youth will help distribute winter coats to those in need. To join in this outreach ministry, contact Lane Clark at lanekclark@gmail.com.

Vestry and Diocesan Delegate Nominations Are Open. Nominations are open for people to serve on the Vestry and as delegates to the fall Diocesan Convention. The new Vestry members and Delegates will be elected at the Parish Annual Meeting on February 26. Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 16.

Forms are available from the receptionist and online at www.saintmichael.org.

New Enneagram Class Begins in January – Registration Open. A winter Enneagram class will begin January 18 led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster. The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that focuses on how we are in a relationship with God and those who are most important to us. The twelve week session will meet in the Coke Activities Room from 1:00 to 2:30 in the afternoon. To register or get more information contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

Parish Party – February 24 – Get it on the Calendar Now. The Parish Party on February 24 will be STELLAR. Here’s how you can be involved now! (1) Become an underwriter, permitting all proceeds to go to area charities; (2) donate items, such as trips, tickets, or jewelry to be sold at the party; (3) if you’re an artist donate one of your creations for the art auction. For details contact Christine Paddock at christine.paddock@sbcglobal.net or go online at www.saintmichael.org/parishparty.

St. Mary’s Guild Taking Holiday Orders. Visit the St. Mary's Guild Bake Table in the Lanai on Sunday mornings for treats, and to order holiday trays, cakes and more for teachers, neighbors and your holiday gatherings! As a reminder, 100% of the money raised goes to two non-profit organizations, Hopeful Solutions and Family Outreach Dallas.

Remember a Loved One - If you would like to remember a loved one this Christmas, fill out the Flower Memorial envelope 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 available at the South Lanai reception desk.

New Mission Outreach Leaders Named. The Mission Outreach Ministry has new chairs of its Leadership Team.

Kelly Reddell and Ross Morgan have been named to two year teams as co-chairs. New members joining the Team are Bill Bancroft, Phoebe Moore, and Paige Wilbur. The M/O Grants Committee has named three new members. Betsy Kelly Reddell Cullum, Bill Johnson, and Maria Martin will serve three Ross Morgan year terms beginning in August. Congratulate and thank them for serving.

Christmas Offerings to Go to Outreach Ministries All of the offerings given at Saint Michael’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services will be equally divided between: Promise House – supporting homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth in Dallas North Dallas Shared Ministries - providing low-income families with programs to achieve long-term stability, wellness, and financial independence.

The Anglican Centre in Rome - working with a multi-faith network to combat human trafficking.

Be Generous!

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

12/11

The Forum

Bible Study

Together

Fellowship Class

Saint Michael Chapel

Coke Activities Room

ESD Library

Parish Hall

Understanding Islamophobia Dr. Mark Chancey, SMU

The Birth of Jesus According to the Gospels Oliver Butler

How To Grow Up Together in Christ

Let’s Try God’s Call Again

Noralyn and Greg Pickens

Bill Murray

Nativity Pageant - No Classes

12/18

Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 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

Stephen Ministers Offer a Confidential Ear Are you going through a “rough patch?” Saint Michael and All Angels offers Stephen Ministers, a dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training, to walk with you, confidentially, on the journey. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, please contact the Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org or lay leader Jean Coleman at jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net.

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 8, have asked for our prayers: Anne Anderson, Michael Boellhoff, Paulyne Brewer, Vanessa Clark, 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, Stacey Ligon, Carolyn Morelock, John Morrison, Florence Mousseaux, Kathy O'Doherty, Liz Oliphant, Tom Park, Patricia Plettner, Gwen Polk, Ronnie Pratt, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Katy Rubarth, Ashton Self, Pat Shaw, Bill Simpson, Junie Smith, Kaitland Taylor, Katelyn Thompson, Shelly Vescovo, Valerie Guenther Unger, Darleen & Gene Von Dohlen, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson lll, Tish Woodruff, Joe Yardley, and Del Zahniser.

Great Expectations – Families expecting children: Cindy and Matthew Ford, Caroline and Benjamin Germany, and Sara Rogers.

The Altar flowers are given in memory of Mary Ann Barker, and Anne Perkins Shutt.