SEPT. 3 | 9 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

9 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH

We’re glad you’re here!

We’d love to get to know you and help you get to know us. Saint Michael is a vibrant group of people choosing to live life as a community: pursuing Jesus, caring for one another, and serving those in need.

While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:

1. Fill out a Welcome Card. They’re in the pew back in front of you, or use the QR code to use the quick, mobile-friendly “Get in Touch” form.

2. Stop by a Welcome Hub in the church lobby. You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/ lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

At Saint Michael we are all about connecting, serving, and growing. To learn more about us, find ways to get involved, or see a map of the campus, scan the QR code.

9 AM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

10 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel

11 AM

7:30 AM 5:30 PM

Formation for All Ages

Traditional Church

Contemporary Parish Hall

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community OUR FOCUS:

Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.

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FROM THE RECTOR

Welcome to Saint Michael—we’re glad you’re here! Please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.

In addition to praying together, I encourage you to learn together, too. We offer classes for all ages, and the schedule of what’s happening today is to the right. I encourage you to plug in to the excellent learning opportunities for you and those you love, as well as opportunities to serve together that can be found in the back of this bulletin.

As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!

Adult Formation

Class For Parents: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Led by Dr. Tim Smith • Theater

The Jesus I Never Knew: Temptation:

Showdown in the Desert

Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon

Saint Michael Chapel

The Blessing of Our Days: Introducing the Book of Common Prayer

Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso Coke Room

Young Adult Formation

Class For Young Adults: Truth & Relationships

Led by the Rev. Mary Lessmann Room 224

Youth Formation

Middle School

6th – 8th Grade Green Room | Youth Center

High School

9th – 12th Grade Orange Room | Youth Center

Children’s Formation

Godly Play

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel

Beginning Wednesday, September 20!

Scan code for more info or go to saintmichael.org/rbs.

Room 203: Ages 3 – 6 Room 205: Ages 6 – 9

Weaving God’s Promises

Room 214: PreK – 1st Grade

Room 216: 2nd – 3rd Grade

What’s in the Bible? With Buck Denver

Room 213: Ages 4th – 5th Grade

Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 and 16.

For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23

The Gospel of

Rector’s Bible Study

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Eucharist Rite II

The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

Although only a handful of his organ works survive, Nicolaus Bruhns was undoubtedly one of the most important organists of his generation; the famous Bach Obituary mentions him as one of the composers Johann Sebastian took “as a model” for his own work. Bruhns was born less than twenty years before Bach to a family of musicians in Schwabstedt in North Frisia. At the age of 16 he went to Lübeck to study violin with his uncle Peter Bruhns and organ and composition with the famous organist Dietrich Buxtehude. The “Prelude in e” exhibits many of the North German Organ School traits, including exciting pedal solos, unexpected harmonies, free, toccata-like sections, and fugal episodes.

Prelude

Prelude in e Nicolaus Bruhns

Welcome

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)

“All creatures of our God and King” Lasst uns erfreuen Hymn 400, v. 1-3, 7

The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing)

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)

“Glory to God in the highest” Robert Powell Hymn S 280

Children ages three through eight are invited to proceed to children’s chapel by exiting through the east doors at the back of the nave; they will return to the nave following the Peace.

Hymn continues on the next page.

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson Jeremiah 15:15-21 (seated)

O LORD, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; under the weight of your hand I sat alone, for you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail. Therefore, thus says the LORD: If you turn back, I will take you back, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall serve as my mouth. It is they who will turn to you, not you who will turn to them. And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the LORD. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm 26:1-8 (seated, chanted by the choir) Thomas Attwood Walmisley

Give judgment for me, O LORD, for I have lived with integrity; * I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.

Test me, O LORD, and try me; * examine my heart and my mind. For your love is before my eyes; * I have walked faithfully with you.

I have not sat with the worthless, * nor do I consort with the deceitful.

I have hated the company of evildoers; * I will not sit down with the wicked.

I will wash my hands in innocence, O LORD, * that I may go in procession round your altar, Singing aloud a song of thanksgiving * and recounting all your wonderful deeds.

LORD, I love the house in which you dwell * and the place where your glory abides.

Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)

“Take up your cross, the Savior said” Bourbon Hymn 675, v. 1 & 2

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

The Nicene Creed (standing)

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People: Form VI (standing)

Celebrant Let us now pray for the church and for the world.

Lector In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Lector For Joe, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Lector For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Lector For ___, and for the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Parish Prayers of the People as of August 24, 2023

Kathryn Anschutz

Patsy Barham

Worth Barham

Barbara Hart Bell

Sharin Berg

Pat & Jerry Bridge

Marla Briggle

Sarah Grace Britt

Barbara Jean Chock

Carla Courtwright

Katy Davis

Richard DeKnock

Jay DiNucci

Nanette Fitz

Linda Gist

Michael Gratkowski

Jody Guenther

Caroline Hattemer

Josh Hight

Kristi Hornsby

Sara & Ashley Jones

The Kornegay Family

Shari Furrh-Lanham

Rachel Lawrence

Hart Mason

Shelly Mathis

Susie McDonough

Diego Moreno

Keith Nix

Bob Paddock

Jim Ramsey

Sharon Richards

Rosemary Richards

Robin Robinson

Ron Rosas

Debbie Ryan

Michael Sour

Mason Spain

Byrd Teague

Jennifer Terry

Tom Troupe

Valerie Guenther Unger

Bill Wesson

Katie West

Tony Wilks

Mary Wolf

Catherine Carr Worley

Jack Ygartua

Lector For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;

People For all who serve God in his Church.

Lector For those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and ___, and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us, Lord;

People For your mercy is great.

Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. We will exalt you, O God our King;

People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Lector We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

People Who put their trust in you.

The people are invited to add their own intercessions.

Celebrant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)

Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated)

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Hark, I hear the harps eternal

Alice Parker

Hark, I hear the harps eternal ringing on the farther shore, As I near those swollen waters with their deep and solemn roar. And my soul, tho’ stain’d with sorrow, fading as the light of day, Passes swiftly o’er those waters, to the city far away.

Souls have cross’d before me, saintly, to that land of perfect rest; And I hear them singing faintly in the mansions of the blest.

Refrain: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, praise the lamb!

Hallelujah, hallelujah, glory to the great I AM!

- Words attributed to F. R. Warren

Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th Hymn 380, v. 3

Alice Parker studied at Smith College and then received her master’s degree from the Julliard School where she studied choral conducting with Robert Shaw. Ms. Parker arranged many works with Robert Shaw of folksongs, hymns and spirituals, which formed an enduring repertoire for choruses all around the world. One of her many folksong arrangements, “Hark, I hear the harps eternal,” evokes a strong rhythmic drive with two intriguing juxtaposed motives.

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper. Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all)

“Holy, holy, holy, Lord” Robert Powell Hymn S 129

Please kneel as you are able

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Michael and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

The Breaking of the Bread (sung by all)

“Alleluia,

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

alleluia, alleluia” David Hurd Hymn S 154

Maurice Duruflé was among the first generation to grow up with a renewal in the liturgical use of Gregorian chant as requested by Pope Pius X in 1903, just months after he became pope. Duruflé grew up in the cathedral choir school in Rouen and sang regularly in the city’s magnificent gothic cathedral. That all his sacred choral music and much of his organ music is based on Gregorian chant perhaps indicates how deeply this most ancient of liturgical music lived inside him. Harmony, which he taught for years at the Paris Conservatoire, is of particular significance in Duruflé’s music and reflects both the impressionistic and neo-classical styles. Among his most popular choral pieces, “Ubi caritas” is a perfect example of his brilliant melding of an ancient chant with his own 20th century harmonies.

Communion Motet (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Ubi Caritas Maurice Duruflé

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.

Where charity and love are, God is there.

Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Amen.

The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all)

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing (kneeling)

The Dismissal (standing)

Minister Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)

“Christ is made the sure foundation”

Westminster Abbey Hymn 518

Postlude

Menuet from Suite Gothique, Op. 25

Léon Boëllmann

Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.

Léon Boëllmann was a French composer, known for a modest number of compositions for organ. His best-known composition is “Suite Gothique” (1895), which remains a staple of the organ repertoire. In Paris, Boëllmann studied with Gustave Lefèvre and Eugène Gigout. After graduation in 1881, he was hired as “organiste de choeur” at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, and six years later he became cantor and organiste titulaire, a position he held until his death.

SAINT MICHAEL 101

Sunday, September 17 | 12:15–1:30 PM | Parlor

Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann

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If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting, and want to learn more about membership, then this is for you! Come meet members of our clergy & vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish.

Scan the QR Code to visit the Fall Hub!

EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS

Sundays, October 8 – 29 | 12:15–1:30 PM | Coke Room

The Episcopal Christians class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice.

This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. Episcopal Christians also serves as Confirmation preparation. Led by Chris Girata and Mary Lessmann, the topics for this four-week course are:

Week 1: Worship & Sacraments

Week 2: Our Anglican Heritage

Week 3: Bible & Spiritual Formation

Week 4: Next Steps

saintmichael.org/ec

SPEAKER SERIES

STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY

CALL FOR TUTORS K-5 FALL ‘23!

TUTORING RESUMES IN LATE SEPTEMBER

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Wednesday, September 6 7:30 a.m. /// Park City Club /// $30

PRESENTED BY THE MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL J U ST I N

Former Virginia Tech Head Football Coach

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GIVE

Your generous gift helps our ministries thrive! Scan the QR Code to see your giving options or visit our website at SaintMichael.org/Give.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Growing the Kingdom of God at Saint Michael

11:30 AM | Parish Hall Chris Girata,

Campus Updates

Tree Removal

Our church campus is a beautiful place, and one of the most beautiful aspects of our campus is our grand trees. It’s with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that two of our beloved trees need to be taken down. Please scan the QR code to learn more.

Asbestos Abatement

We are planning some campus improvements beginning this fall. Remodeling the Gym will begin on October 2, 2023. Given the age of our building, we expect asbestos abatement to be part of that process. Please scan the QR code to learn more.

SaintMichael.org/CampusUpdates

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give

Young Adults

NEW YOUNG ADULT FORMATION CLASS

Sundays at 10 a.m. | Room 224

Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones. Young Adult Formation is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community as you grow your relationship with God and others. Meet other young adults through exciting Sunday Bible studies, engaging social events, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle at 903.405.7447 or at robspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org

Adults

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Sundays at 10 a.m.

“The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey

Now–November 19 | Saint Michael Chapel

In this study, you’ll gain a new and deeper perspective on Jesus’ ministry and teachings. Come meet Jesus again with new eyes!

Class For Parents: “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”

Now–October 1 | Theater

We can’t be the people or the parents God wants us to be unless first we slow down and have the physical, emotional, and relational resources from which to draw. Join us as we seek to live at the pace God designed for us.

Introduction to “The Book of Common Prayer”

Now – October 1 | Coke Room

In this class, you will learn about the Book of Common Prayer and be equipped to utilize its wealth of resources for spiritual devotion, growth and worship.

THE PASTORAL EPISTLES:

WRESTLING WITH DISCIPLESHIP

Wednesday Evenings, September 6 - October 25

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Chapel Conference Room

The Pastoral Epistles are a rich and challenging collection of texts that offer insights into the early Christian Church. This class delves into the complexities of these texts, exploring their significance for understanding discipleship in the contemporary context. Participants will examine themes such as personal piety, teaching in the church, and the role of “good works” in our Christian lives. We will gain a deeper appreciation for the Pastoral Epistles and their relevance to modern discipleship. For more info and to register, email The Rev. Christian Basel at cbasel@saintmichael.org.

P.T. CRUISERS VISIT THE CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

Thursday, September 21

South Entrance | Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m.

RSVP by Sunday, September 17

What side were you rooting for in the Civil War — the Johnny Rebs or the Union Army? You will be able to see memorabilia from both as we travel to the Civil War Museum outside of Fort Worth. Cost is $6. For reservations call Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440. Come see this hidden gem!

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON

Thursday, September 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Coke Room

Wounded Warrior, Sgt. Jason Morgan and his support dog, Hope. Sgt. Morgan is the author of “A Dog Named Hope.” Reservations required, includes lunch. To register ($12), contact Bonita Frederick 214.728.6400 by September 3.

All Ages

SAINT MICHAEL READER’S BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 12

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | The Parlor

Book: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Join to enjoy reading a great book each month and join in conversation about what stood out for you, how you did/ did not like it, and/or how the author touched you. For more info, contact Ann Mills at acmills3225@gmail.com.

Music

CHERUB CHOIR KICK-OFF

Wednesday, September 6

Rehearsals: 2:45-3:45 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir Room

Cherub Choir is a preparatory children’s choir for PreK-2nd grade students. Offered in two weekly sessions, come enjoy an hour of music, Bible stories, crafts and games! For more info, contact Shelby Hendryx shendryx@ saintmichael.org and/or join a brief Cherubs Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 10 @ 10:15 in the Cherub Room.

JOIN THE SAINT MICHAEL CHOIR

Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m.

Primarily sings at 9 a.m. Traditional Service

Did you sing in high school or college? Do you have a nice “chorus voice?” Basic music reading skills? We’re expanding our ranks, and we would love to sing with you! For more information, email Catherine Hinkley (Assistant for Music) at chinkley@saintmichael.org

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give

Mission & Outreach

For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach

STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3700 Clover Lane, Dallas, TX 75220

Call for Tutors: Fall 2023

Monday–Friday | Flexible Times

As a tutor, you will support students in Reading, Math, and/or English (with a focus on conversational English). The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students.

Scan the code to sign up for one of the training sessions at the church on September 10 or 17 from 12–2 p.m. (lunch will be provided). For more info, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org.

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

917 Bank Street, Dallas, TX 65223

For information on the opportunities listed below, please reach out to Katelynn Morris at kmorris@jubileecenter.org or at 214-887-1364 x 252.

Food Pantry

Mondays | 9:30 a.m.–Noon

Come help receive our weekly shipment and stock the shelves of the Jubilee Food Pantry!

Senior Meals

Wednesdays and Fridays | 10 a.m.– Noon

Help prepare and serve hot meals for our seniors and provide much-needed companionship!

YOUNG ADULT MISSION OPPORTUNITY

Saturday, September 9 | Shifts: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 2–5 p.m.

Dwell With Dignity | Thrift Studio Pop-Up Shop

1833 E. Levee St. Dallas, TX 75207

We invite you to join us in collaborating with Dwell With Dignity, a Dallas-based charity that believes in the transformative power of design to create healthy and supportive living environments for families in need. Our first opportunity for volunteers is to be part of the Thrift Studio 2023, a unique popup shop that benefits Dwell With Dignity’s impactful work.

You can also look forward to several more opportunities to volunteer with Dwell With Dignity later this fall as we help to create beautiful homes for women and their children.Scan the QR code to register as a volunteer or contact The Rev. Christian Basel at cbasel@saintmichael.org.

NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES

2875 Merrell Road, Dallas

Clothes Closet

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required

Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Sort Donations and assist clients with selections

Food Pantry

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required

Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m.–Noon

Sort food, fill bags with food, then distribute food.

Interviewers/Intake

Monday–Friday

Two–three hour shifts between 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Interview/evaluate clients asking for rent/utility assistance. Assist NDSM in determining eligibility.

AUSTIN STREET CENTER

1717 Jeffries St., Dallas

Each month, parishioners prepare and serve food for 250 residents experiencing homelessness while staying at Austin Street Center. On the first Tuesday of the month, parishioners prepare a dinner to be served the next day.

Cooking: September 5 5–7 p.m. | Coke Room (New Location)

Serving: September 6 5–6:30 p.m. | Austin Street Center