Sunday News - December 17

T HE S UNDAY N EWS December 17, 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 the third Sunday in Advent and the children are presenting the Nativity Pageant during the 11:00 service in the Church. This afternoon at 1:00 parishioners are worshiping and serving lunch at The Gathering, the downtown church for the homeless at ThanksGiving Square. Be sure to take the card listing next Sunday’s Christmas Eve worship services that is in your worship bulletin and join us. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Today is Parish Nurse Sunday. Stop by the South Lanai where 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. If you have health related questions contact: Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org.

Christmas Offerings Dedicated to Outreach Ministries All of the offerings from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services will be given to outreach ministries serving the hungry in Dallas, providing relief to Hurricane Harvey victims along the Texas coast, and the hungry and oppressed in the Middle East and Africa. Sixty percent of the offerings will go to the Austin Street Center, North Dallas Shared Ministries, and Meals on Wheels in Dallas; 20% will be designated for hurricane relief through Episcopal Relief and Development, and 20% will go to international relief ministries of the Archbishop of Canterbury through the Compass Rose Society. Give generously!

Saint Michael and All Angels’ Holiday Hours. Saint Michael and All Angels Church will be closed following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Christmas Day and all day on Tuesday, December 26. The church will be closed on Friday, December 29 and on Monday, January 1. There will be a full schedule of worship services on Sunday, December 31 with the exception of Joy Mass which will not meet.

Saint Michael Serves at The Gathering Today. Saint Michael is worshiping and serving lunch to the homeless at The Gathering in downtown. If you can help serve join us at 1:00 p.m. at Thanks-Giving Square at Bryan and Ervay.

Pastoral Care Groups’ Holiday Meeting Schedules. Care Givers Support Group and the Women’s Cancer Support Group will not meet on Monday, December 25, and Monday January 1, due to Christmas and New Year Holidays. They will resume their normal meeting schedule on January 8. The Knitting ministry will not meet on Tuesday, December 26, and Tuesday, January 2.

Abundant Generosity We found our way to Saint Michael last year. We love the high quality of the music, fellowship with friends, welcoming clergy and parishioners, and the physical space.The learning opportunities are also appreciable. The Saint Michael community has been wonderful and we are glad to be able to contribute.

Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp

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.

• Friends in Christ offers connection, compassion and companionship to parishioners who cannot come to church.

Contact Gus Seeberger, gusseeberger@ gmail.com or Sally Hartwig, shartwig@ prodigy.net.

• The Men of Saint Michael have breakfast Monday morning at 7:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Eric Liles will present the Apostle Thomas – the Role Model.

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.

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.

Acolyte Training Begins in January. Training to become a member of the Saint Michael Acolyte Corps will be held two Saturdays in January.

Training will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on January 13 and on January 20. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV). If you have an interest in taking the Eucharist to our hospitalized or homebound Saint Michael members contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael. org, or Charlie Smith at jsmithcpa@earthlink.net.

Be a Jubilee Book Buddy. Volunteer one-on-one to work with a child 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.

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 can bake and package 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!

Journey: An Exploration of Your Faith. Did you grow up in the Christian faith but are still searching for the right words to articulate it? Journey is a course for you! Beginning, Wednesday, January 17th, Chris Girata and Bob Johnston, will lead an exploration of the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide the opportunity for you to ask the tough questions. The course runs for 7 weeks and concludes with a retreat on Saturday, March 3rd. Each weekly meeting will begin with dinner at 6:30 followed by a talk on the evening’s topic and time for small group discussion. Dinner and childcare are provided. Register online at saintmichael.org/journey or contact Anne Schmidt at aschmidt@saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael 101 Luncheon January 21. Learn about becoming a member of Saint Michael and All Angels. Join us for a lively and fun luncheon led by Rector Chris Girata and The Rev. Mary Lessmann on Sunday, January 21 from 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Meet members of our clergy and vestry, and hear all about our Saint Michael’s ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Lunch and free childcare are provided. RSVP at saintmichael.org/101luncheon or contact Anne Schmidt for more information at aschmidt@saintmichael.org.

“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.

Oleta Salyards Resigns Mission and Outreach Position. Citing a personal shift in priorities, Oleta Salyards has resigned as Interim Director of Mission and Outreach.

Vicar Bill Murray said, “For the past three months Oleta has been a driving force in Saint Michael’s response to the hurricanes, organizing our Mission and Outreach grants, and Christmas Offerings. We will miss her leadership and passion for Saint Michael’s outreach to the community.” Mission and Outreach Chair Kelly Reddell along with Vicar Murray will oversee the ministry’s operations in the interim.

Ann Mills Announces Retirement After 40 years serving in several capacities at Saint Michael and All Angels, Ann Mills, Director of Congregational Care, has announced she will retire at the end of the year. In announcing her retirement, Ann said: “I have been blessed to have met the needs of parishioners – particularly when they were at their most vulnerable or when significant changes happened in their lives…I believe it is time to cherish what has been and be open to new possibilities.” Vicar Bill Murray said, “Forty years of ministry is nothing short of stunning in today’s world…We will miss Ann’s joy and love for all things Saint Michael and her deep desire to care for all.” A reception honoring Ann and her ministry will be held Sunday, January 21 after the 11:00 services. Those wishing to contribute to a purse for Ann should send their check, marked for Ann Mills, to Saint Michael and All Angels.

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

Fellowship Class Parish Hall

12/17

No Classes - Nativity Pageant

12/24

No Classes - Christmas Eve

12/31

No Classes - New Year's Eve

Faithful Living Coke Activities Room

Children and Youth Sunday School

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 14, have asked for our prayers: James Angelino, Fritz Arko, The Rev. Olga Barrera, Tom Black, Sr., Connor Brennan, Doris Cowling, Diane Fellows, Donna Gigot Floberg, Zac Giles, Joyce Grant, Jody Guenther, Stephen Hines, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Emily Irwin, Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp, Judith Lide, Stacey Ligon, Betty Luhn, Jeffrey K. Lorch, Jack Mackintosh, Mary Jean Manning, Matthew Massengale, Effie McCullough, Michael McGraw, Charlie Moncrief, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Peggy & Tom Peavy, Sallie Plummer, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Bill Reed, Candi Reynolds, Sandra Rose, Fred Schneider, Lindsey Schneider, John Stoneham, Dannye Thomas, Frances Tompkins, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Norma Wallace, Jack Day Watson III, and Madison Winter.

The Altar Flowers in the church are given in memory of Laura Irwin Derby by Stephanie, Charlotte, and Bob March.