T h e S u n d ay N e w s May 31, 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 on this the last Sunday in May. Summer is just around the corner, but there are a lot of ways for you to be involved at the church. There are youth and children’s programs, mission trips, Bible studies, the Farmers Market, and more. Before and after vacation, spend some time here at Saint Michael. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Rector Transition “Conversation” Is Today. The second in the summer “Conversations” discussing the calling of a new Rector is today in the Coke Activities Room at 10:00. Join the dialogue with members of the Rector Search and Transition Committee and the Vestry. A special section has been set up on the church website, www.saintmichael.org, to keep parishioners informed during the search process. Two more “Conversations” will be held in June to get parishioners’ input: June 7 at 9:00, and June 28 at 11:15. Childcare is available. Clergy Transitions. The Rector, Bob Dannals, has announced the following clergy transitions: Beginning June 8, The Rev. Oliver Butler will become Associate for Youth and Young Adults, and The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, who graduated from Seminary of the Southwest last week, will become Associate for Mission and Outreach. The Rev. Michael Harmuth, who retired as Chaplain of the Episcopal School of Oliver Butler Hunter Ruffin Michael Harmuth Dallas Lower School, will continue at Saint Michael as a Sunday Associate. The Rector also announced he has accepted the position of Interim Rector at St. Bart’s Church in New York City beginning in October. Read more about these transitions online at www.saintmichael.org. Faith and Literature Series Begins Next Week. The popular summer adult series, Faith and Literature, starts June 7 with Bob Dannals discussing “Homecoming in Scripture and Literature,” based on three books, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Longing for Home, and Searching for Home. On June 14, Lisa Flores will discuss the book, Moon Light Sonata at the Mayo Clinic. The adult class will be in the Coke Activities Room at 11:00. The books are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop. Courtyard and Columbarium Tours Scheduled June 7 and 14. Take a stroll and experience the beauty of Saint Michael’s new Nave Courtyard and Columbarium after church on either June 7 and 14. The Columbarium Committee and clergy will provide tours of this wonderful space where the combination of wind, water, and sky are blended to enhance the serenity of our entire campus. Aunt Tish Wants You to Make a Pie. As part of our Independence Day Celebration the reception in the Garden Cloister will feature pies of all varieties. We need you to bake your favorite pie – apple, cherry, peach, peanut butter – and share it at the party. If you can bake (or buy) a pie, contact Tish at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org. Tell us of New Arrivals to Your Family. Have you had a new baby born in your family? Let us know so that we can spread the joy. Send the baby’s name, parents names, whether a boy or girl, and date of birth to Ellen Talley, Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator, at etalley@saintmichael.org.