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.
P arish C lergy The Reverend Dr. Bob Dannals, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores, 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 Ariail Gores, Deacon The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Pamela Theodore, Sunday Associate The Reverend Neal Hern, Sunday Associate
P arish V estry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk
Volunteers are needed to cook, deliver, or serve dinner at the Austin Street Shelter. • cooking: June 2, 6:00-8:00 in the Parish Hall Kitchen • Transporting the food: One person needed the morning of June 3 • Serving the meal: June 3, 6:00-8:00 at the Austin Street Center If you can cook, contact Randy Rekerdres randy@rek-ins.com If you can transport or serve, contact Rita Davis - rrdavis14@aol.com
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.
W orship S chedule 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 Classes (Children and Adult) 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - The Celebration, Theater 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC www.facebook.com/ smaadallas www.twitter.com/smaadallas to follow us
Priest on Call: Should you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours dial 214-232-7512. Blue Connect Card: Fill out a card to make Prayer Requests, RSVP, register as a guest, or to get more information on Saint Michael. Need Prayer? Want to pray on someone’s behalf, or offer up thanksgivings? Prayer Teams are available to pray with you after each Sunday morning service. An usher can direct you to the various prayer locations.
Vacation Bible Heads for the Hills (Mountain) June 8 – 12. Beginning Monday, June 8 more than 200 Vacation Bible School children will begin their hike to Everest where they will learn about conquering life’s challenges with “God’s Mighty Power.” They will be accompanied on their journey by more than 100 youth and adult volunteers. Vacation Bible school runs from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon each day. There is still time for adults and youth to volunteer. Contact Emily at egiven@saintmichael.org.
Women of Saint Michael Gift $500,000 to 68 Charities. The Women of Saint Michael at its annual Spring Luncheon funded $500,000 to 68 charities serving the Dallas Community and people in need around the world. The complete list of recipients can be found at www.saintmichael.org. The Women also gave $25,000 to the Jubilee Park and Community Center to build a paved walking path around the park’s green space. The funds were raised through the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange and the Parish Party. Jubilee Needs Reading Partners for the Fall School Term. Jubilee Park is recruiting tutors for this fall to work with elementary school students who are reading below grade level. One can volunteer for as little as one hour a week and work with the same student year-round. Formal teaching experience is NOT required. Training and support is provided on-site. Contact Allison Johnson at Jubilee Park at volunteer@jubileecenter.org for more information. Chaperone a Jubilee Summer Camp Field Trip. Jubilee Park’s Summer Camp is taking three field trips to exciting Dallas area attractions and needs volunteer Chaperones. The field trips will be on Fridays June 26, July 10, and July 24. Chaperones must be 21 or older. Contact Allison Johnson at volunteer@jubileecenter.org. Stewardship Building Enthusiastic Team. The numbers of Stewardship Team members for 2016 are nearing 100, with nearly three-fourths of them returning from last year’s committee. “We invite anyone and everyone to join our dynamic Stewardship Committee and help us make a difference,” say stewardship chairs Mary and Rosser Newton. To join the Stewardship Committee contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, at mkardell@ saintmichael.org. Traveling this Summer? Take Saint Michael with You – Sunday Worship to be Livecast. Heading to the mountains, the beach, Europe or Asia this summer? Wherever you go, you can worship with Saint Michael and All Angels. Beginning June 7, the Sunday morning worship service in the Church will be livecast at 10:00 (Central Time). Log on at www.saintmichael.org and worship with us. Communications Staff Member Publishes Children’s Book. Saint Michael’s graphic designer and production coordinator, Sherilyn Jones, has written and illustrated a new children’s book, Created to Be. It helps children learn that God has a special purpose for them by showing the purpose God had for the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Created to Be is available in the Saint Michael Book Shop. Summer Worship Schedule Begins First Sunday in June On Sunday, June 7 the Summer Worship Schedule will begin. It is as follows: 10:00 a.m. Rite II Church Discovery/Joy/ Saint Michael Chapel Celebration 11:00 a.m. Rite I Faith and Literature (adult class)
Saint Michael Chapel Coke Activities Room
The Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 5:30 p.m. services are unchanged.
W E L C O M E T O S A I N T M I C H A E L
Edge Bake Sale Raises $600 +. Last week’s (4th and 5th graders) Edge Bake Sale raised more than $600, despite the rain. The money will be used to place four “Little Free Libraries” in Jubilee Park. A “Little Free Library” is a box filled with books where anyone can pick-up a book and bring back a book for others to share. On Friday, June 12 the Edgers will install the “Little Free Libraries” which they built over the past couple of months. Total cost of the project is about $1,000. If you can help make up the difference, contact Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org. Alcoholics Anonymous. This group, open to both men and women, meets on the first and third Sunday evenings of each month, at 7:30, in the Coke Activities Room. Contact: The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhern@aol.com. The Care Giver Support Group meets in the Parlor at 11:00, on the first and third Mondays, of each month. Go to the Saint Michael web site for an up-to-date listing of community resources and social programs open to Care Givers and a loved one. For more information, contact Sandra Klingeman, jsklingman@sbcglobal.net. Christian Yoga meets every Monday at 5:30 in the Youth Space. Licensed instructor, Annette Lentz, leads people of different experience levels to seek spiritual centering, gain increased strength and flexibility and to have fun. Come join us. Contact: Annette Lentz, Annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net. Centering Prayer Group. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays a 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. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com.
Saturdays 8:00 - Noon North Parking Lot
The Book Shop’s Summer Hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 – 3:00 Friday and Saturday CLOSED Sunday
8:30 – 12:30
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, May 28, have asked for our prayers: Troy Alexander, Chris Alexandris, Margretta Aviles, Martha Chawner, Linda Clark, Pat Coleman, Doris Cowling, Jenny Harris Crandall, Maeve Crawford, Lewis Good Voice Eagle, Lisa Finas, Connie Gordon, Angela Hammons, Royce Hammons, Thomas B. Howard, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Leech family, Mary Scott McArron, Caryl McFarland, Randi McFarland, Tiffany Meador, Nick Mitchell, Doug Owen, Brown Plummer, Tammy Proctor, Larry Prohaska, Avery Young Rademacher, Pat Shaw, Parker Snead, Annie Sparks, David Tiller, The Rev. Mike Wallens, Jack Day Watson lll, Karen Weber, Katie West, Lorraine West, and John Whitehead. The Altar flowers are given in memory of James Howard Agnew, M. D., Jeannette Agnew Bickel, Lisa Dorbandt, Mark Dorbandt, Martha Dorbandt, Wesley Dorbandt, David A. Francis III, and Mary Thomas Peck.