Sunday News - December 27

T HE S UNDAY N EWS December 27, 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. We hope that you have had a blessed Christmas and the wonderful spirit of the season will continue with you and your family throughout the New Year. The Church will be closed Friday, New Year’s Day, and next Sunday we will have a combined worship service at 10:00 a.m.

We all look forward to a great 2016 at Saint Michael and All Angels. Thank you for worshiping with us today.

The Rev. Bob Johnston joins Saint Michael as Associate for Evangelism. The Rev. Bob Johnston joins the Saint Michael clergy next week as Associate for Evangelism, focusing on our welcome ministry and on programs to attract new members and families. Bob has degrees in theology, law, and business from SMU and maintains an intellectual property law practice. Bob will be at Saint Michael on Sundays, serving primarily in the 11:11 Celebration worship service, and one other day during the week. Most recently he helped start and lead the contemporary worship ministry, “Uptown,” at Church of the Incarnation, as well as other initiatives. Read more about The Rev. Johnston at www.saintmichael.org.

Vestry and Delegation Nominations Close on Thursday. Thursday, December 31 is the final day to nominate persons to serve on the Vestry or as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention. Nomination forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. The election will be held at the church’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 28. Vestry and Delegate nomination forms are available online at www.saintmichael.org, or at the South Lanai reception desk.

Christmas Greetings from the Big Apple (the Dannals). Valerie and Bob Dannals send Christmas Greets to all at Saint Michael and All Angels. Several parishioners have requested their contact information, which is as follows: 171 E. 84th Street, Apt 28C, New York City, New York 10028. Bvdannals@aol.com

Now is when families consider their support for the church for next year. It is crucial for Saint Michael’s to know where it stands financially for 2016 through its annual pledges. Your Finance Committee and Vestry are working on the 2016 budget. We are 70% percent toward our $5.8 million goal, and ask everyone to prayerfully consider increasing their pledge for 2016. You may pledge now and pay it out in 2016, or prepay now, whatever is best for you.

Every pledge counts! You can pledge online at www.saintmichael.org/ pledge/. Contact Mary Kardell at 214-692-3015, mkardell@saintmichael.org if you have any questions regarding stewardship and the life of our parish.

Please accept our gratitude for your support of Saint Michael and All Angels.

Blessings and Happy New Year!

2016 Stewardship Committee

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

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 If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours call 214-232-7512.

Connect 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.

• Get involved with the Funeral Reception Guild and be a cookie baker. Contact Ann Mills at amills@saintmichael.org.

• Can you help with the Feast of Lights reception January 6? Contact Tish Visinsky at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org.

Help Build Our Team – Youth Ministry Directors Wanted. Our Youth Ministry needs three dedicated people to direct our program.

• Director of High School Ministry (9 – 12) • Director of Middle School Ministry (6 – 8) • Youth Logistics Administrator Do 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.

Book Shop Sale on Christmas Items is Underway.

Select Christmas items are now 50% off in the Book Shop! There is a great selection of nativities, ornaments, and gifts. Great bargains on Great Gifts.

Book Shop Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10:00 – 3:00

Wed:

9:00 – 3:00

Sat:

9:00 – 11:00

Sun: 8:30 –12:30 New Look for the Parlor. Take a moment and stop by the Parlor, which has a totally new look. The new furniture and fixtures have arrived. The new carpet was installed several weeks ago. Enjoy our new look!

Guidelines for Yearend Contributions. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that 2015 tax deductable contributions must be received by the Church or postmarked by midnight Thursday, December 31. To better assist you with end-of-year contributions, the church offices will be open until 4:30 on December 31 and there is a secure deposit box outside the Bishop Moore Chapel.

New Law Permits tax-free gifts from an IRA. A new law retroactive for 2015 allows tax-free charitable gifts from an IRA. Donors 70½ or older can make a rollover gift of up to $100,000 from their IRA . To participate this year, make a direct transfer from your IRA to Saint Michael and All Angels by December 31 to count against the required minimum distribution. Consider doubling your impact by making a second IRA rollover gift in early 2016. Contact your tax advisor to make sure your gift is properly reported on your income tax returns. If you have questions contact Mary Kardell at mkardell@ saintmichael.org.

Holiday Meetings Rescheduled. Several groups are rescheduling meetings between Christmas and New Year’s. The Women’s Cancer Support Group and Christian Yoga will NOT meet on Monday, December 28. Both will resume on Monday, January 4. Please check with your group leader about any meeting changes during the holidays.

Safe Church Training Set for Thursday, January 7. Safe Church Training is essential to Saint Michael’s dedication to provide a caring environment for every parishioner and is required for anyone working with youth or children. The training will be Thursday morning, January 7 from 9:00 – 12 Noon in the Coke Activities Room. RSVP to Kimberly Robinson at krobinson@saintmichael.org.

Women to Hear Dallas Chamber Economic Development Director.

Jessica Heer, Vice President of Economic Development for the Dallas Regional Chamber, will address the Women of Saint Michael’s January 20th Luncheon. Ms. Heer leads the chamber’s corporate recruitment efforts and has been involved in moving the headquarters of AT&T, Comerica Bank, and Toyota North America, among others, to the Dallas area. The luncheon begins at 11:30 in Parish Hall. Make reservations at www.saintmichael.org/wosmluncheons.

Centering Prayer Group. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:00, in the Clergy Conference Room, to engage in Centering Prayer. Learn how to be still, pray and get your mind centered on those things most important to you and those you love. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com.

Knitting Ministry. You are invited to join us weekly as we gather on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 in the Coke Activities Room and knit together. If you don’t know how to knit and would like to learn, we will teach you. Consider joining the knitting ministry, either in person or from home. Contact: Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.com.

Date Set for Mardi Gras Party. Mark your calendars: the all-parish Mardi Gras party sponsored by the Women of Saint Michael will be Saturday evening, February 6 at the Park City Club. Find details online and in the January Archangel.

New Years’ Weekend Schedule at Saint Michael and All Angels January 1 - Church Closed Saturday, January 2

No 8:30 worship in Bishop Moore Chapel

5:30 Candlelight Mass, Saint Michael Chapel Sunday, January 3

Worship Schedule:

7:30 Saint Michael Chapel 10:00 Combined services in the Church 5:30 Saint Michael Chapel

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

Sunday School Resumes January 10

A new slate of intriguing, interesting and enlightening Sunday School classes begin for adults, children, and youth on January 10. Interim Rector Doug Travis will outline Saint Michael’s New Year’s Resolutions, followed by ESD Headmistress Meredyth Cole on Faith, Education, and Society on January 17. The Adult Bible Class will study “Who is Jesus?” with parishioner Elizabeth Lang looking at Jesus as a prophet, and Bill Murray will lead the Fellowship class with “Let’s Start from the Beginning.” Greg Pickens will initiate a new class, Living. Faith., with “Superchristians and their Kryptonite.”

Grants Totaling $160,000 Go to Mission and Outreach Ministries The Mission and Outreach Grants Committee has awarded $160,000 to 10 ministries in which the church and parishioners are actively involved.

The grants went to: • Amistad Mission

• North Dallas Shared Ministries

• Austin Street Shelter

• Our Friends Place

• Honduras Mission Trip

• Rosebud Hunger Initiative

• Honduras Threads Mission Trip

• St. Simons After School

• Jubilee Park and Community Center

• St. John of Jerusalem Hospital (Priory in the USA)

Jubilee Park Needs Volunteer Tutors. Jubilee Park and Community Center needs volunteers for its educational and after school programs. Volunteers can serve as an after-school tutor, a reader for young children at Davids’ Place, a loving presence for infants and toddlers at Jeanie’s Place, and as a classroom assistant or student mentor at O.M. Roberts Elementary. To learn more about these opportunities, contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org Be an Austin Street Center Cook and Server January 5 and 6. The Austin Street Center provides emergency shelter and services to the homeless in Dallas. One night each month, Saint Michael serves a prepared meal to those at the shelter. We’re cooking and serving January 5 and 6. If you can cook Tuesday evening January 5 at 5:30 contact Randy Rekerdres at randy@rek-ins.com. If you can serve Wednesday evening January 6 at 5:30 contact Rita Davis at rrdavis14@aol.com.

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 24, have asked for our prayers: The Rev. Melinda Archer, Katy Aubarth, Annette Britt, Ellen Colter, Doris Cowling, The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Ken deGruy, Brian Delaney, Connie Gordon, Guy Griffeth, Janet Hale, Michael Holt, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Lynn Jerabek, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Jim Klingeman, Pat Moderi, Douglas Nettle, Halimah Olaekeji, Caroline Oliver, Peggy Oncken, Tom Park, Brown Plummer, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Pat Shaw, Ann Townsend, Valerie Guenther Unger, Bob Wallace, Jack Day Watson, lll, Joanie Williams, and Herman Willie.

The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, The Reverend Canon Donald Henning, and Ann Hodges Price.