The Archangel May-June 2018

Archangel MAY-JUNE 2018

Volume XXXI Number V

the The Magazine for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

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The Archangel Newsletter (USPS 015-033) is published bi-monthly by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church POSTMASTER: Send Address changes to The Archangel, Saint Michael and All Angels Church, P.O. Box 12385, Dallas,TX 75225-0385

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Celebrating the ministry of Leon Farmer on this special feast day

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PROJECT MOSES

Joining the fight against human trafficking

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CMI

An overview of the work of the Church Music Institute

THE PHOTO STACK

Gallery of photos from the vibrant life of our parish!

CALENDAR

A listing of primary events for May & June

FAITH & LITERATURE Join us for an adult summer reading series

A MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

TRADITIONAL MUSIC

Choir of Angels: Looking to the future of the traditional music program

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PRESIDING BISHOP

Special 2018 Easter message given during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Summer Slump? Nah!

SATURDAY-SUNDAY SUMMER

WORSHIP SCHEDULE May 27 - August 12; We will begin a new fall season on August 19 Saturday 5:30pm Candlelight Service (SMC) Sunday 7:30am Rite I Holy Eucharist (SMC) 9:00am Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church) No Children's Chapel during the summer 9:00am Joy (SMC) 11:00am Rite I Holy Eucharist (Church) 11:00am Celebration (Parish Hall) 5:30pm Rite I Evening Prayer and Holy Eucharist (SMC)

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BIRTHS & DEATHS A listing of the faithful departed, and joyous arrivals.

CLERGY

IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRIEST ON CALL (214) 232-7512 Main Parish Number (214) 363-5471 Parish FAX (214) 363-4388

Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata Rector Rev. Dr. Bill Murray Vice Rector

Lomo Alto FAX (214) 262-8062 ESD Lower Campus (214) 353-5818

Rev. Lisa Flores Musser Assoc. for Worship & Liturgy Rev. Greg Pickens Assoc. for Pastoral Care

Jubilee Center (214) 887-1364 907 Bank Street Dallas TX 75223

Rev. Dr. Eric Liles Assoc. for Formation Rev. Mary Lessmann Assoc. for Spiritual Growth Rev. Bob Johnston Assoc. for Modern Worship

Saint Michael Woman's Exchange (214) 521-3862 SMWX FAX (214) 522-1933 5 highland Park Village Dallas TX 75205

Rev. Rich Towers Assoc. for Student Ministries, SMU Rev. Michael Harmuth Priest Assoc. for Worship Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Assoc. for Pastoral Care

Episcopal Diocese of Dallas (214) 826-8310 Episcopal Diocese FAX (214) 826-5968 1630 N. Garrett Avenue Dallas TX 75206

THE PARISH STAFF Rob Baber Ross Badgett Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd Justin Brooks Jill Delabano Lowell Duncan Allie Farmer Rev. Lisa Flores Musser Bonita Frederick Julia Giles Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Steven Haal Patricia Hale-Siedler Rev. Michael Harmuth Carol Hicks Diane Hollie Angelia Hunter Clarence (C. J.) Johnson Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston III Sherilyn Jones Susan Kalen Cheryl Kaschak Elizabeth Keogh Rev. Mary Lessmann Rev. Dr. Eric Liles Chris Love Caroline Marak Amy McMahan Chase Monson Tricia Morris Rev. Dr. Bill Murray Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Darla Osterhaut Gabrielle Ott Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Keith Quarterman Marco Reyes Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan Anne Schmidt Dollie Smith Daniel Stanelle Celise Stephenson Glenn Stroh Rev. Richard Towers Tish Visinsky Regan Wallace Lauren Wainwright

Director of Finance Mgr of Electronic Communication Asst. to Pastoral Care Asst. to Liturgy & Worship Director of Modern Worship Music Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries Director of Legacy Planning Youth Intern Associate for Liturgy & Worship Weekend Receptionist Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Events Rector Director of Communications Youth Intern Priest Associate for Worship Extended Care Director Receptionist Accountant Sexton Associate for Modern Worship Graphic Design & Production Executive Asst. to the Rector Accountant SMES Programs & Church Relations Associate for Spiritual Growth Associate for Formation Bookshop Manager Stewardship Manager Interim Executive Director of SMES Asst. Director of Youth Ministries Director of SMES Vice Rector Priest Associate for Pastoral Care Accountant Asst. Director of CFM Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Executive Director of Operations Sexton Director of Music & Organist Sexton Membership Coordinator Sexton Youth Intern Registrar Asst. Organist / Choirmaster Associate for Student Ministries SMU Director of Parish Life Director of CFM Director of Youth Ministries

2018 VESTRY Margaret Spellings Sally Schupp Warren Houser Kathy Kelley Jim Skochdopole Margaret Cervin

Senior Warden Junior Warden Warden-at-Large Treasurer Chancellor Clerk

Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, John Ellerman, Jane Greene, Whitney Grogan, Ben Leal, Jay Lipscomb, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Christine Paddock, Elizabeth L. Selzer, and Chris Wiley.

2018 DIOCESAN DELEGATES

Liz Oliphant, Sallie Plummer, Darrel Rice, John McFarland, Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan, Terry Demler, J.C. Snead Scott Wilson alternates: Susie Ryan, Richard Frazar, John Glass, Ed Blessing, Katherine Blachly, Ross Vick, Heather Lorch, Blair Oden, Jack Rubarth

A Message from the Editor In 1961, two works of art, of specific consequence, were added in Dallas. The first, Spirit of Flight was—and is—an angelic, bronze pedestal sculpture that guards the boulevard entrance in and out of Love Field. The other, a commissioned bas relief of four archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel, residing here as part of our beloved church reredos (the area behind the altar).

As we sought to enhance our legacy Archangel Newsletter, I was struck by the notion of both history and renewal. It is a palpable feeling that our parish is on the rise, but we have a deep and meaningful history. It is that very combination of history and renewal, that gave us the idea for our inaugural magazine cover. All the work Charles Umlauf did—traveling abroad to Cararra, Italy to personally choose the marble for the reredos, sculpting the angelic relief by hand in Vermont, and finishing it here, high atop scaffolding—the fruit of his labor still watches over us every day, as the vibrant life of our ministry moves forward. This cover photo shows Umlauf in profile, with his finished work in the background.

As growth and change take place in the life of our parish, it is important to see and experience it within the context of who we are and the path we have traveled. Many have gone before us, laying a strong foundation on which today we continue to build. We take it as an important value to maintain our rich tradition, honoring the work of those who have gone before.

Therefore, we are so happy to be able to introduce the newest iteration of The Archangel. It is our desire that it becomes one of the primary mechanisms in telling the awesome and inspiring stories of the growing life in our parish! In addition, we are making plans to provide a new and improved website that will be easy to use—especially on mobile devices— as well as more video content to enhance our storytelling. A brand new document will also be released this fall, entitled The Saint Michael Resource Guide. This companion booklet will simply list every offering of ministry we have: every class, group, associated event, personnel etc., all presented by department. Our hope is that it will assist everyone in knowing exactly what opportunities of involvement and help are available, which will help to further boost our growing parish involvement. The Archangel and website will then champion the stories of what happened in those moments!

This will be a work in progress. It is my desire that we continually evaluate and hone these tools to continually better resonate with our parishioners. I look forward to deepening my knowledge and friendships that are quickly forming, and to hear your thoughts. Together we can go farther!

By the way, my name is Steve Haal, the new Director of Communications here at Saint Michael. My wife Lainey and I have already been so warmly received, I forgot that there are many of you I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting. It is precisely that warmth and hospitality that will play such a strong role in the future of our parish home!

www.saintmichael.org @smaadallas

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P R O J E C T “Saint Michael and All Angels has joined the fight against human trafficking” The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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that annually 79,000 minors and youth are victims of sex trafficking in Texas. Approximately 234,000 workers in Texas are victims of labor trafficking.

What about Our Community?

This quote is taken from the video produced to create awareness of the human trafficking issue and to announce the formation of Project Moses, our Ministry focused on efforts to help the survivors of this evil crime.

$99 million are spent each year on the sex trade in North Texas alone. It is estimated that 400 teens are subject to trafficking on Dallas streets each night.

The average age that a child falls victim is 13.

What Is Human Trafficking?

The local numbers are astounding!

According to The Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

These facts and the stories behind them are the compelling reasons that SMAA has formed the Project Moses ministry.

As a parish, we have long been moved by community outreach and embraced

Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including the United States. It is estimated that human trafficking generates many billions of dollars of profit per year, second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of transnational crime.

Is it an issue in Texas?

In 2016, The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin published a report on the impact of human trafficking in Texas.

Texas is the #2 state in the U.S. for the most human trafficking. It is estimated

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Saint Michael and All Angels has joined the fight against human trafficking -The Rev Dr. Chris Girata

pastoral care for those needing our support. The mission of Project Moses embodies these core components of SMAA: “To highlight the truths of

human trafficking and share the Light of Christ with its survivors”.

PROJECT MOSES After a year of educating ourselves, Project Moses was launched as an operating Ministry in 2017 focusing on Formation/Education, Advocacy, and Outreach/Partnerships. In 2018, we have brought our mission and these focus areas to life with a series of activities that provide volunteer opportunities and human trafficking education for SMAA parishioners.

Monthly Meetings Project Moses meets monthly to review our ministry goals and assess the impact we can make to fight the human trafficking issue in our community. To assist in these efforts guest speakers frequently address our group to share insights and to broaden our education. To join us, refer to the Project Moses page on the SMAA website for meeting dates.

Cooking and Serving In partnership with the New Friends New Life organization, Project Moses is helping with their mission of restoring and empowering formerly trafficked teen girls. Our ministry has committed to cook and serve meals for 50 survivors six times in 2018. continued pg 22

Beginnings The Church Music Institute (CMI) began in 2006 as the dream of a group of people who understood the importance of church music to religious faith and culture, realized its often precarious position in denominational priorities, and wanted to ensure its health and prosperity long into the future. From the outset it was understood that CMI was to be an educational entity with excellence as a hallmark and with the practice of church music at its center. Respect for liturgy, sound theology, and good music would be key to success.

Formed to Serve Fast forward twelve years. From a meeting in a church parlor in Dallas, CMI has grown to offer events from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast of the United States and between. CMI serves three specific constituencies (clergy, musicians, congregations) in bringing together theology and music as a vehicle for the praise and prayer of congregations. Serving the multidisciplinary, ecumenical nature of church music makes CMI a one-of-a-kind entity. While unique in its mission, CMI collaborates with other professional organizations.

Shaped by Saint Michael & All Angels Saint Michael and All Angels shaped the first twelve years of CMI through its music program under the leadership of Dr. Paul Lindsley Thomas. When continued pg 16

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hese are exciting times for music at Saint Michael and All Angels!

This program year, we have immersed ourselves more deeply in liturgical Jonathan Ryan music reflecting Director of Music the various & Organist liturgical seasons and days. We’ve seen development in the music at 11 a.m. on Sunday to include a Communion motet and Psalm sung by the choir every Sunday. We had choir at our evening Ash Wednesday service. We’ve introduced countless pages of new music to the choir’s repertoire. Perhaps most significantly, we’ve experienced the beginnings of the rebirth of our chorister program!

Both Magdalen and Washington National are shining examples of our Anglican choral heritage and what our future choir program for children and youth could be. This is only natural for us at Saint Michael since such choirs are already in our DNA with our own men and boys choir, girls choir, and prepatory Cherub choir in the past. If you attended any of the occasions in which Magdalen sang here or if you attend Washington National on June 15, you heard and will hear for yourself one of the profound phenomenons of these kinds of choirs: children perform at the same level as professional adults.

In both Magdalen and Washington National, the boys and girls sing the soprano part with men singing the lower voices. The part for the boys and girls is every bit as difficult and demanding as the part for the adults. No watereddown or (supposedly) age-appropriate music! When else in a typical child’s life can they perform at the same level as fully trained adults? Not in academics. Not in athletics. Not in other performing arts. Only in choirs can a large cross section of children do this. And we need look no further than England, the country of our heritage as

Anglicans, to remember that we’ve been doing this at a world-class level since the Middle Ages.

We are in a time of preparation for 2018-2019 year at Saint Michael. Our choir program will continue to grow, but it will take a bit more time and more staffing to embark fully upon our vision of a choir of men and boys, a girls choir, a prepatory (K-2) choir, plus a curriculum of learning, formation, and achievement based on the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). As our next step, our choristers will bring an exciting new chapter to our worship by rehearsing and singing weekly, rather than only on a few occasions, starting this fall. Their consistent presence at our 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist in the church will inspire our faith, lead us in prayer, and touch our hearts as we hear their pure, young voices sing the praises of God. What you may not realize is all that happens behind the scenes.

We’ve seen a new group of choristers (boys and girls in grades 3-8) multiple times this year: Advent Lessons & In our rehearsals, our choristers will Carols on December 3, Christmas not merely learn about singing and Eve at 3 p.m., Easter Day at 9 a.m., liturgy. They will learn what it means in concert on April 8 with the Choir to work together as a team. What it of Men & Boys of Magdalen College, means to work in detail and reap the Oxford (UK), and soon, in concert excellent results. They’ll also experience with the Girls Choir (who are on tour so many things that might surprise you: without the men) of Washington greater focus in school, academic National Cathedral on Friday, excelling, better language June 15. You won’t want to miss proficiency, more developed this concert on June 15, so mark logical and critical thinking, your calendar! The progress increased self-esteem, heightened of our choristers this year, social skills, and more. Not only even without regular rehearsal have studies consistently shown time, has been remarkable. this, experience has too. It’s so For world-renowned choirs much more than simply choir! such as Magdalen, Oxford and But, we’re not there yet.

Washington National to believe Nor at our ultimate goal of in our young singers so much a choir of men and boys, a that they would allow them to girls choir, a prepatory choir, join in concert is nothing short of extraordinary. continued pg 18 Thank-you card sent from the boys of Magdalen Choir, Oxford

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Summer Slump?? w o N ay!

Summertime is such a fun time to take trips, drop kids off at camp, spend time with relatives that you don’t see very often and Caroline Marak Stewardship Manager create memories that will last a lifetime. Ask any kid or teen and it is the best season of the entire year. School year commitments and extracurricular activities are on break, schedules aren’t as hectic and demands don’t seem as high. It is that long-awaited breath that some long to breathe.

mission trip, teach Vacation Bible School, volunteer in your community or abroad, visit an older relative that doesn’t receive very many visitors, get to know a new non-profit that has summertime needs and opportunities for volunteer leadership – the list could go on, but you get the picture.

As a community of faith-living individuals, we are called to be stewards in implementing the gifts of our talents and time that God has given us to advance His calling for our lives. Stewardship is not only the gift of our treasure; contrary to the cultural definition of finances that it has been given at Saint Michael and All Angels.

Yet, the summertime is also a great time to develop a new routine, make a new friend, learn something new - to be a part of something bigger than self. What a great opportunity the summer provides to go on a

The living out of our stewardship in thanksgiving for all that we have to share to benefit those around us has a greater impact than we may think.

Why? It is because we all have talents.

Everyone has something to give – a kind word, a listening ear, a helping hand, a caring heart. Stewardship is really a matter of caring for others.

Wherever your summer may take you, embrace the opportunity to give of yourself. When we give, we always receive in a greater magnitude than anticipated!

“Isn’t it strange how princes and kings, and clowns that caper in sawdust rings, and common people, like you and me, are builders for eternity?”

– R. Lee Sharpe

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June 4-8 | 9a-Noon Visit www.saintmichael.org/vbs (Ages 4 to upcoming 5th graders)

Fun games, Bible studies, snacks and more!!

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MAY-JUNE PARISH EVENTS for a full listing of all events, visit www.saintmichael.org

Wednesday, May 9 WOSM Spring Luncheon & Book Signing with Benita Long 11 a.m.

7000 Park Lane (Luncheon) #5 Highland Park Village (Book Signing) Join author Benita Long as she helps us address questions of hospitality and how we prepare our homes to be welcoming havens to friends and family. Following the luncheon, she will hold a book signing at the Saint Michael Woman's Exchange.

PASTORAL CARE AMBASSADORS SPRING MEETING 2-3:30 p.m. | Coke Activities Room Saturday, May 12 ACOLYTE TRAINING 9-10:30 a.m.

Email Tony Briggle for questions: tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net Sunday, May 13 LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL MOTHER'S DAY! SMAA is making a special donation in mom's honor to Genesis Women's Shelter.

Sermon Series "UPRISING! Hopeless No More" CONCLUSION "Mars Hill".

Both traditional and modern services.

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GRADUATION SUNDAY 11 a.m. church service special recognition Thursday, May 17 PRIME TIMERS FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR 10 a.m. in the Coke Activities Room Holy Eucharist led by PT Chaplain Rev. Lisa Musser. Following the Eucharist will be a Mexican feast with all the proper trimmings, catered by Jed Demler.

RSVP by Sunday, May 13 to Bonita @ (214) 728-6440 10TH ANNUAL CAJUN CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BOIL 6-8 p.m.

Garden Cloister & Coke Room Hosted by SMAA Prayer Ministry and Catered

by Savoureux Catering Prayer Ministry invites the Parish to attend the 10th Prayer Ministry Cajun Style Shrimp and Crawfish Boil with all the Cajun fixings.

We will gather in the Garden Cloister, or Coke Activities Room depending on weather.

This year, Chef Jed Demler of Savoureux catering will prepare the feast.

Visit www.saintmichael.org/prayerteam for required RSVP and payment. Deadline is May 10. Questions: maria@dantonipartners.com see ad below

SUNDAY, MAY 20 PENTECOST PENTECOST SERVICES FEATURING SCHUBERT MASS IN B-flat WITH ORCHESTRA 11 a.m. traditional service LEON RETIREMENT CELEBRATION 11 a.m. Leon honored during traditional service 12 p.m. Lunch and Celebration!

Lunch wristbands are $10 and can be prepurchased from the main reception desk OR saintmichael.org/pentecost (Kids 3 and under are free) Deadline Mon, May 14.

Contributions to Leon's Purse can be made by adding "Leon's Purse" to the memo of any check submitted to reception. see ad page 4 5TH GRADE "MOVING UP LUAU!" 4:30-6 p.m. in the Youth Center Questions: Chase at cmonson@saintmichael.org see ad page 17 Sunday, May 27 TRINITY SUNDAY WITH SPECIAL CHORAL MUSIC OFFERINGS Both 9 & 11 a.m. traditional services will feature "Let the people praise thee, O God"

by William Mathias.

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

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PUB THEOLOGY at

TRINITY HALL

Mockingbird Station

Monday Nights in June 7 to 830 p.m.

June 4 Astronaut Charlie Duke

"A Meaningful Walk" June 11 Dr. Billy Abraham

"Christians & Suffering" June 18 Rev. Greg Methvin

"Christians & Sex" June 25 Rev. Dr. George Mason

"Christians & Homosexuality"

Mon-Fri June 4-8 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus" VBS is open to children ages 4 (as of June 4th) to upcoming 5th graders. Fun games, snacks, Bible stories, and more!

For questions, to volunteer or inquire about being a committee chair, email Gabrielle at gott@saintmichael.org see ad page 9 Monday, June 4 PUB THEOLOGY at TRINITY HALL 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Join us Monday nights in June as leading speakers engage hot topics, cold beer— complete with Q&A. Week 1: Astronaut Charlie Duke, "Can You See God in Outer Space" Sunday, June 7 PIZZA PARTY FOR TEEN VBS HELPERS 12 -1 p.m. at Holmes Aquatic Center (University Park Pool) 3501 Lovers Ln. Sunday, June 10 HAWAIIAN FALLS YOUTH DAY $20, Register at www.saintmichael.org/youth 10 a.m. Meet at the church 5:30 p.m. Back at the church

Monday, June 11 PUB THEOLOGY at TRINITY HALL 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Week 2: Dr. Billy Abraham, "Christianity & Suffering" Friday, June 15 SAINT MICHAEL PRESENTS THE GIRL CHORISTERS of the WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CHOIR Concert tickets are free but necessary to ensure seating, so get yours today: www.saintmichael.org/smp The Washington National Girls Cathedral Choir, founded in 1997 is currently among few cathedral choirs in the United States with an affiliated school, in the English tradition, and have been heard in radio broadcasts for PRI, televised with Cathedral services and those of national and ecumenical importance such as the memorial service for Princess Diana, the presidential inaugural prayer services, state funerals, the 9/11 prayer service, prayer service for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and, more recently, the Funeral service of Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the Memorial service for Nelson Mandela, and

installation of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States.

Monday, June 18 PUB THEOLOGY at TRINITY HALL 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Week 3: Greg Methvin, "Christians & Sex" Monday, June 25 PUB THEOLOGY at TRINITY HALL 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Week 4: Rev. Dr. George Mason, "Christians & Homosexuality" Sun-Fri June 24-29 Honduras Threads Summer Mission Trip Calling all Volunteers for the CFM working group!

Are you interested in helping out with our CFM events next year? We need volunteers for Trunk or Treat, the Nativity Pageant, Donkey and Donuts, and Sunday Formation just to name a few. Sign ups are available now! Take advantage of this opportunity for fellowship and service to our church.

Email Gabrielle at gott@saintmichael.org for details.

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A Message from the Rector May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. — Romans 15:13

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One of my favorite movies is The Shawshank Redemption.

I was only a teenager when I first saw it, but I knew right away that the story was something special. As I watched the movie, something about the story tugged at me, pulled at me, and I wasn’t quite sure what it was. After everything that happened to Andy Dufresne, after watching him struggle in prison and wrestle with his own demons and then managing a stunningly brilliant escape, I still couldn’t put my finger on just what was moving me so deeply about the story. And then, in the final minutes of the movie, Andy’s friend, Red, reads Andy’s words from a letter he left him that said, “Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”

Hope is good, and no good thing ever dies.

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A Wrinkle in Time Chris Girata

As I near the end of my second school year with you all, I’m renewed in the hope that we have a very good thing going here at Saint Michael. I continue to watch as members and non-members alike find the gift of God’s love and grace inside and outside our church walls. Almost daily, I hear stories of how the people of Saint Michael are care for one another and how we use our individual gifts for the good of the whole community.

I hope that you will enjoy this new, expanded Archangel.

We are in the middle of some intentional shifts in the way we communicate with one another and celebrate the ministry we do. As we move into the future, this new format will provide us a greater capacity for storytelling.

These stories show the impact of our various ministries and the lives they touch, inspiring each one of us to do the same.

I once heard that the shortest distance between two people is a story. We will be able to tell our stories more clearly and with more energy so that our shared ministry continues to expand God’s kingdom in Dallas and beyond.

May God bless you, and may God bless Saint Michael!

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July 15

Everything I Never Told You Mary Lessmann

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Summer Series | 10 a.m. Saint Michael Chapel

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Everything Happens for a Reason Greg Pickens

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Life of Bees n Liles

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The Name of the Wind Eric Liles

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The Skin of Our Teeth Tom Blackmon

Everybody Always Lisa Musser

August 5

Night Lauren Wainwright

August 12

Love in the Ruins Rich Towers

ur popular summer series, “Faith & Literature”. This year we will discuss the themes of faith, hope, and love e books. amazon.com purchase links can be found here:

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CMI continued from pg 7

describing the dreams for CMI, someone responded, “What you are doing is what Paul Thomas did at St. Michael for 40 years!” Thus began the gathering of Dr. Thomas’s archives and music, and documentation of what, indeed, happened at SMAA over years of music-making and faith formation so critical to the lifeblood of the congregation.

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In 2010, the Church Music Institute and a committee of Dr. Thomas’ friends honored him at a Festival of Church Music at the Meyerson Symphony Center featuring area church choirs, brass ensemble, the Lay Family Fisk Organ, and Dr. Thomas’ music. These friends also established the Paul Lindsley Thomas Lectureship. From 2011 to 2018 the fund has brought twelve nationally-renowned church musicians to Dallas, building on Dr. Thomas’ practice of finding the best people and sharing their gifts with others.

Music in Church May Be More Important than You Think Do you know we remember words we sing much longer than spoken words we speak or hear? Do you know more live music is made in churches than all other venues in the U.S. combined, including schools, concerts, and public performances of all kinds? Do you know choral singers are better citizens when measured by community service, frequency of voting, charitable giving and volunteer work? Do you know a recent Episcopal study found church-goers under age 30 prefer church music to be beautiful, transcendent, and different from music than encountered in popular culture? Do you know hymns contain the accumulated theological wisdom of centuries of Christians, second only to Scripture as a source of spiritual understanding?

Now you do!

Chief Justice Carolyn Wright – "singing in church may save your life!"

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In March, 2017, SMAA members Dr. Mike and Garland Cohlmia hosted a luncheon for Rev. Christopher Girata and CMI staff, Drs. Charlotte Kroeker and Robert Mann. When in casual conversation it was mentioned the CMI lease was up for renewal, Girata said, “Look no further.” In the fall of 2017 CMI moved to the second floor of the 8100 building on the SMAA campus and opened its 15,000 title music library (including the 34 Thomas scores and 5 arrangements, among his many descants and organ works) to the musicians and choirs at SMAA. You can also find Dr. Kroeker on the bench at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, and the entire staff and resources of CMI available for whatever SMAA might need.

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Exciting New Opportunities Two cutting edge CMI events will launch this summer in partnership with Saint Michael and

First, the Lilly Endowment has awarded a major grant to CMI, in cooperation with SMAA and Brite Divinity School, for the Lilly Peer Learning Project in Worship and Music. Ten clergy and musician teams will spend a year studying how music works in worship, beginning and ending with courses at Brite. During the year the teams will both learn from each other and with their congregations as they implement projects specific to worship and music in their local parish.

Second, Saint Michael and All Angels will host and co-sponsor the annual Sacred Music & Worship Workshop on continued next page

June 22 and 23, 2018, featuring the 2018 Dr. Paul Lindsley Thomas Lecturers, Scott Dettra, renowned organist formerly of Washington National Cathedral and now Church of the Incarnation, and Dr. Allen Hightower, Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Texas, also Dr. Thomas’ alma mater. The Rev. Dr. Tim Shapiro, Executive Director of the Lilly-sponsored Center for Congregations in Indianapolis, will give latest statistics about congregations that are growing, and unpack his latest book, How Your Congregation Learns. Chief Justice Carolyn Wright of the 5th District Court of Appeals, the highest-ranking African American judge ever in Texas, will relate how singing in church all her life led to emergence and recovery from a two-month coma. Cynthia Nott, known across the U.S. as founder and artistic director of the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas, will share a blueprint

for an excellent church children’s choir program. For anyone who has sung in a choir, the Friday night Choral Sing with Dr. Hightower is not to be missed.

Want to be part of energizing both SMAA and the broader church through music?

Join us for these exciting times and more to come!

DISTURBING TRENDS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH & ALCOHOL USE

What should you know?

CARE’s June Community Luncheon will feature Dr. Kevin Gilliland, PsyD, an expert in mental health, depression, and addiction. After working for more than two decades in healthcare as a clinical psychologist, Kevin became a pioneer of outpatient treatment as the CEO and Executive Director of Innovation 360, a treatment center for alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar, family therapy, and life development.

In addition to managing the day-to-day operations at Innovation 360, Kevin also works with individuals and couples seeking to improve their family and marriage relationships.

June 6, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the McCollum Residence 6637 Golf Dr., Dallas, TX 75205

Register at care-dallas.org or 214.526.8986 This event is open to the public and is free to attend.

If you would like to purchase a boxed lunch, you can order one for $10 after you register online.

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and a RSCM curriculum. How can we continue to grow and offer such a special opportunity to young people in and outside our parish? I’ve underscored since before I began at Saint Michael that it must be a team effort. Such growth, such a program, such opportunities cannot and will not become a reality with only one or two people taking ownership of it. Or even merely the clergy. Or staff. Or vestry.

It must include you! You, both as an individual and as a church member, must take ownership of this program for our young people. Let me tell you a true story.

One day, a single mother and her son who live in a major American city were driving by an old stone church. They did not ever attend church or any kind of religious service. When the boy saw the church, he somehow blurted out that he want to go inside. His mother telling him that they didn’t have time only fed his insistence. Finally, she relented and they stepped inside an unknown place. As it happened, they stepped into an Anglo-Catholic

Episcopal church in the middle of a big choral service for a feast day!

That church has a choir of men and boys, and the congregation couldn’t be more proud of them. This is partly because many of the boys come from the challenged neighborhoods that surround the church, and have life-changing experiences from being in the choir. When a boy's voice changes in puberty, he simply moves to a lower part (i.e. alto, tenor, or bass), and continues to sing in the same choir with his same comrades (and alongside men) through high school. As a result of the boys singing in the choir through high school, the congregation established a scholarship to help send these young men to college. That lady and her son were completely surprised by the service, which included the choir of men and boys, and decided to stay. Before the service had even ended, multiple people from the congregation came up to introduce themselves, welcome them, and immediately suggest to the lady that her son sing in their boys choir. Neither she nor her son had ever heard of such a thing! The music director hadn’t seen the visitors

because he was busy directing the choir and playing the organ. But the congregation did. And they acted.

Immediately. By the time the music director finished the organ postlude, several parishioners had taken that lady and her son to the choir loft to introduce them. A time to meet and audition for the choir was scheduled a few days later. The next Thursday saw that young boy in his first choir rehearsal! As it turned out, the lady had recently separated from an abusive husband, was having difficulty supporting her family, her son was acting out at home, doing poorly in school….they were in a tough time.

As a result of joining that church’s choir of men and boys, that boy not only gained new friends (whom he now sees regularly outside of choir), but also a supportive community, adult male role models, and a stable constant in his life. He began doing better in school and left his destructive behavior behind. Even as I write this, I’m nearly in tears.

Why did he join? Because that congregation takes ownership of

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GIRL CHORISTERS of the

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CHOIR

JUNE 15 COMING NEXT! You’ve heard the boys sing—now it’s time to hear the girls!

For more information and tickets visit us at:

www.saintmichael.org/smp

their boys choir seriously. That congregation has experienced and fully realizes the boys choir’s outreach potential. That young boy continues to sing in that choir and thrive. His life is forever changed, and he is experiencing the kingdom of God. This story is one of many examples of transformation that happens in choirs like this. Some are not so dramatic. Or in such neighborhoods. But they are transformations nonetheless, and each as unique as each child.

Countless times I've witnessed young people finding places of extended family and safety in such choirs, grow in personal responsibility and maturity beyond what their parents ever thought possible, develop self-confidence and mental focus that serves them throughout their adult life, find hope for difficult times through the celebration of the liturgical year‌the list goes on.

This is what I want for the future of Saint Michael.

Fostering a new choir of men and boys and a new girls choir (who may also sing with men) is certainly not the easiest way to run a choir program. Nor the least demanding on a budget. But it is by far the best on every level. Where else in the Metroplex does such a church choir program exist? To quote Luke 10:2, "the harvest is ripe!" Will we be the needed laborers in the field?

I hope this 2017-2018 program year has given you greater insight into what we’re doing with choirs for children and youth, what our ultimate goal is, and what it will take to get there. We need you!

Please take these months before we start in the fall to spread the word and invite families, parents, children, youth to contact me. In the meantime, make sure your calendar is marked for what might be the finest girls choir at any church in the country singing in concert here with some of our own girl choristers on Friday, June 15 at 7:00 PM!

Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist

Availabe for purchase at St. Michael's Woman's Exchange and Saint Michael Book Shop. Proceeds benefit the outreach 15 ministries of the Women of Saint Michael.

Presiding Bishop Curry: Easter 2018 Message from the Holy Land

"Hello from St George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem.

There is a passage in the 27th Chapter of Matthew’s gospel where religious leaders, political leaders come together once again after Jesus has been crucified and executed, after he had been buried in the tomb. Once again they come together to seal the tomb, to make sure not even a rumor of his resurrection will happen. And this is what some of them say: Therefore command the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may go and steal him away and tell the people he has been raised from the dead. And the last deception will be the worse than the first.

It is easy to overlook, and sometimes convenient to forget, that Jesus was executed, Jesus was crucified by an unholy alliance of religion, politics, and economic self-interest.

Politics represented in Pontius Pilate, governor of the Roman Empire, representative of that very empire and all of its power.

King Herod, who heard Jesus at one of the trials, representative of the Herodian and economic self-interest at the time.

The Chief Priest, representative of religious aristocracies who had a vested interest in the status quo.

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These three powers came together economic, religious and political - to crucify the one who taught love the lord your God, love your neighbor, and actually live that way.

The truth is the message of Jesus was unsettling to the world then as it is unsettling to the world now. And yet that very message is the only source of hope in life for the way of the cross, the way of unselfish living, the way of sacrificial living, seeking the good, the welfare of the other before one’s own unenlightened self-interest. That way of the cross is the way of love. That is

“Hatred does not have the last word. Violence does not have the last word. Bigotry does not have the last word. Sin, evil do not have the last word. The last word is God, and God is love.” the nature of love. And that way is the only hope for the entire human family.

The reality is the way of Jesus was a threat to the way that the world is, and hope for the way the world can and will be.

But on that third day after the crucifixion, when by the titanic power of God, by the power of the love of

God, Jesus was raised from the dead.

God sent a message and declared that death does not have the last word.

Hatred does not have the last word.

Violence does not have the last word.

Bigotry does not have the last word.

Sin, evil do not have the last word.

The last word is God, and God is love.

On our pilgrimage here, we stopped and spent two days in Jordan. In Amman, Jordan, we were able to spend some sacred and blessed and painful time with Iraqi Christians.

These are Christians, many of whom are Anglican, who have fled their country in Iraq because of war and violence and hatred and desecration. They have given up everything, refusing to renounce their faith in Jesus Christ. And there in Jordan, with the help of the Anglican Church there and many other relief agencies, they are at least safe, hoping to find safe and permanent homes in other countries.

In the course of our conversations, and listening to them, at one point I found myself quoting a hymn, a song that many folk have heard around Easter, certainly in our country. And I didn’t expect a response. You probably know how it goes – it says,“because he lives,” referring to Jesus and his resurrection, “because he lives, I can face tomorrow.” When I quoted that continued next page

song, those who have lost their homes, people who have lost everything except life itself, those who have lost loved ones, actually responded to the words of that song. When I said,“Because He lives I can face tomorrow.” When I said, "Jesus is alive, He’s been raised from the dead", I saw them lift up their heads and respond with the words amen, hallelujah!

My brothers and sisters, evil could not stop him.

Death could not stop him. Violence could not stop him. For the love of God, the heart of God, the reality of God is stronger than anything else.

And Jesus really rose from the dead on that first resurrection morning.

God love you. God bless you. And, may this Easter season be the first day of the rest of our lives.

Amen."

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church COMING TO SAINT MICHAEL AUGUST 26!

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Bus Excursion In January, Project Moses hosted a bus excursion for 43 parishioners and guests that provided us with a guided look at

the trafficking industry on the streets of Dallas. The Department of Public Safety and Dr. George Ball, Psy. D. facilitated an in-depth discussion and debrief of our observations.

Lenten Forum Series For three consecutive Sundays in Lent, Project Moses provided speakers to large groups of interested parishioners. The complex topic of human trafficking was addressed from three distinctly different points of view. First, Rebekah Charleston, a trafficking survivor from the Dallas area, told us her compelling story of horror, strength, and faith. Next, Dr. Vanessa Bouché discussed her research & studies of human trafficking as an Assistant Professor of Political Science

at Texas Christian University. Our last speaker was Sergeant Byron Fassett of the Dallas Police Department. Sergeant Fassett has served with DPD for 38 years, and specialized in conducting investigations involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children for the past 25 years.

This will be a significant community opportunity for Saint Michael and All Angels to provide leadership, outreach, and pastoral care to guests from throughout Dallas.

NTCAHT MEMBERSHIP

Be sure to watch the video through the link on this page. It was shown last fall at the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas Annual Convention and provides a succinct explanation of the human trafficking issue and the announcement

by Chris Girata that “SMAA has joined the fight.”

In 2017, Saint Michael and All Angels joined the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking. As members, Project Moses representatives attend monthly meetings with agencies that are dedicated to education and to mobilize community services of social, medical, and legal assistance for survivors. Advocacy and extensive outreach are also included in the many resources available through NTCAHT members.

Fall 2018 Symposium Planning On October 20, 2018, Saint Michael and All Angels through the Project Moses ministry will host a community symposium on human trafficking.

This symposium will assemble local, regional, and national speakers and agencies in the effort of raising awareness to fight this evil crime.

More information will be made available in the coming months on how you can participate in this event.

For more information about Project Moses, please visit www.saintmichael. org/projectmoses.

GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST May the souls of these faithful departed rest in peace.

Peter Reichman Flowers March 19, brother of Betsy Pedersen Thomas Henry Cruikshank, Jr. March 23, son of Ann & Tom Cruikshank Gwendolyn Kelsey Gregory March 29 Stewart Taylor Lang April 5, son of Martha & Doug Lang Iain Charles Stewart Michie April 6, husband of Shannon Michie Liston McLeod Rice Jr. April 8, husband to Gloria Matthew Stephen Slay April 8, husband to Alicia Slay & father to Sydney Olin Clifton Lancaster, Jr. April 17, in-law to Tom Rhodus & Debbie Rhodus Calvin Baker April 18, cousin to Gus Seeberger Robert Rainey Usher, Sr. April 20, father to Lisbeth McNabb Josef Caldwell April 24, husband to Louise Caldwell

Watch our eductional video on human trafficking, available at

www.saintmichael.org/projectmoses

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BIRTHS We warmly welcome our newest members recently born into our parish family: April 30, James Johnson Peeler, born to Courtney and Price Peeler

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