JUNE 4 | 11 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

TRINITY SUNDAY

JUNE 4, 2023

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!

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.

Rob Springer 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@saintmichael.org.

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.

Today we shift into our summer Sunday schedule. Our worship continues each week, along with adult classes and activities for children and youth of all ages. Please check the schedule to the right for details on classes and activities, and if you need help navigating to particular rooms, there are Greeters in the hallways to help.

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!

10 AM

FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS

Adult Formation Class For Parents: Grace

The Rev. Christian Basel Theater Whisper: The Bravest Prayer and Voice

Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel

Children’s Formation

Paul’s Amazing Journeys

Room 214: Rising PreK – 1st grade (Ages 3 – 8)

Room 216: Rising 2nd – 5th grade (Ages 7 – 11)

Youth Formation Middle School

6th – 12th Grade Youth Center

You th M ission Week

June 5–9 | 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | saintmichael.org/youth

We are partnering with Stephen C. Foster Elementary school! Our youth will be leading K–5th grade students in a day camp with everything from crafts, sports, music, and a field trip to the Perot museum. This is a great opportunity for students to make a real impact in the lives of our neighbors. Contact Samuel Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org, or Kirstin IvyWaybourn, kwaybourn@saintmichael.org, for more.

Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.

For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/summer23

Incense will be used during this service.

Trinity Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite I

The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in E-flat are programmed for today because of the trinitarian symbolism embedded within them. These pieces were originally published as the bookends for Bach’s “Clavierübung, Part III.” Between the prelude and fugue are found chorale preludes, duets, and service music of an astounding variety of compositional styles. The bookending prelude and fugue, much like the volume itself, combine divergent idioms to create a seamless whole. The prelude is written in three sections, symbolizing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Listen for the change in character between these sections and how the composer brings together disparate styles in a unity that reflects the nature of the triune God.

Prelude

Prelude in E-flat Major “St. Anne,” BWV 552 Johann Sebastian Bach

Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)

“I bind unto myself today” St. Patrick’s Breastplate and Deirdre Hymn 370

Hymn continues on the next page.

Hymn continues on the next page.

Darke’s Communion Service in F was composed in the mid-1920s for use at St. Michael’s, Cornhill, where he served as organist from 1916-1966 (leaving only briefly from 1941-1945 to deputize for Boris Ord as Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, during World War II). Darke’s studies began at the Royal College of Music where he took organ lessons with Parratt and composition with Stanford. His music was influenced by composers such as Parry, Stanford, and Elgar, though, unlike most of his contemporaries, his compositions were confined mostly to church and organ music. In his Communion Service, 16th century counterpoint is felt in the imitative writing, as well as its appearance on the page.

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, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria (standing, sung by the choir)

From Communion Service in F Harold Darke

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,

O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;

O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of thy Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Genesis 1:1-2:4a (seated)

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, “Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. And God said, “Let the waters bring forth

swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm 8 (seated, chanted by the choir)

O LORD our Governor, *

how exalted is your Name in all the world! Out of the mouths of infants and children * your majesty is praised above the heavens. You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, * to quell the enemy and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, * the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, What is man that you should be mindful of him? * the son of man that you should seek him out?

You have made him but little lower than the angels; * you adorn him with glory and honor; You give him mastery over the works of your hands; * you put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, * even the wild beasts of the field, The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, * and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.

O LORD our Governor, *

how exalted is your Name in all the world!

The Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (seated)

John Joubert

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Gospel Matthew 28:16-20 (standing)

The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

The Nicene Creed (standing)

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.

Parish Prayers of the People

as of May 25, 2023

Marjorie Adams, Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Barbara Hart Bell, John Bell, Patricia Bell, Sharin Berg, Len Bourland, Suzanne Buhrer, Marty Candon, Paul Chancelor, Anna Willett Clifford, Macy Courtney, Michelle Davis, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Kayla Donaldson, Jackie Doss, Nanette Fitz, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Melissa Harrison, Josh Hight, Cynthia Jensen, Samuel Joseph, Guy Klossner, Jeff Kunzler, Shari Furrh-Lanham, Bettina Lang, Brian Eugene Little, Patricia McClendon, Sandy McDonough, Hart Mason, Diego Moreno, Heather Nemec, Bob Paddock, Jim Ramsey, Sharon Richards, Rosemary Richards, Ron Rosa, Dorinda Scobee, Harrison Seveney, Mike Smith, Mason Spain, Stephen Sylvester, Byrd Teague, Valerie Guenther Unger, Katie West, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley, Jack Ygartua

Prayers of the People: Form I (standing)

Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.

Lector With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying “Lord, have mercy.”

Lector For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; George, our Bishop; our parish clergy and their families; for ___; and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For Joe, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector We give you thanks for___. For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, especially those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, especially___, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.

People Lord, have mercy.

Lector In the communion of Saint Michael and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.

People To thee, O Lord our God.

Celebrant Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)

Celebrant Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

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

Celebrant Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The text of this anthem is taken from the Book of Isaiah, and it is used as a Matins Response for the Feast of the Trinity. This verse speaks of the glory of heaven through Isaiah’s vision, and it is one of the few descriptions of the place in the entire bible. Handl, was born in Slovenia (then the AustroHungarian empire.) He traveled with the Viennese Court extensively through the empire as a Cistercian monk. He was choir master for several years to the bishop of Olomouc (Czech Republic) and died in Prague. His was greatly influenced by the Venetian style of Polyphonic writing, which utilized double choirs and echo effects.

The Peace (standing)

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

Announcements (please be seated)

The Birthday Blessing (those with birthdays in June are invited to stand)

All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)

Duo seraphim Jacob Handl

Duo seraphim clamabant alter ad alterum: Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Plena est omnis terra gloria ejus.

Tres sunt, qui testimonium dant in coelo: Pater, Verbum et Spiritus Sanctus: et hi tres unum sunt. Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Plena est omnis terra gloria ejus.

Two seraphim cried to one another:

Holy is the Lord God of Sabaoth.

The whole earth is full of his glory.

There are three who bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one.

Holy is the Lord God of Sabaoth.

The whole earth is full of his glory.

- Isaiah 6:2–3

Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”

Lasst uns erfeuen

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing)

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing,

Sanctus and Benedictus (kneeling, sung by the choir)

From Communion Service in F Harold Darke

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

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.

Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest.

Please kneel as you are able

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.

For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;

By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. 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. 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.

Cantor

People

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.

Communion Motet (sung by the choir)

Agnus Dei, from Communion Service in F Harold Darke

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

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.

Fraction Anthem Ambrosian Chant Hymn S 152

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

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. 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)

“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!” Nicaea Hymn 362

Similar to today’s prelude, the postlude comprises of three main ideas. “Three” is a symbol for perfection or completion (and the Trinity, of course). The key of E-flat has three flats, and the Prelude and Fugue each have three main sections and three themes. The first fugue, representing God the Father, is in strict stile antico, solemn and eternal. The second section (Christ the Son) is a light and lively fugue for just the manuals, and the third (the Holy Spirit) is a modern, lifeaffirming, sweeping gigue in which the theme of the first fugue appears with great power.

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.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Scan the QR code to visit the Summer Hub page!

2023 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

JUNE 19–23

VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!

To volunteer, scan the QR code or contact Madelyn Ivy at mivy@saintmichael.org .

for the of

Sunday, July 2 9:45–11 am | Garden Cloister

Join us for fellowship and patriotic fun! We'll be serving over 50 pies baked by our parishioners along with vanilla ice cream and popcorn. Volunteer to bake a pie or help serve.

saintmichael.org/pie

Please drop off at SMAA south entrance between June 4 and July 16!

Hunger Facts

One in nine Texas residents (3,440,700) are food insecure.

Only one in seven children who receive free or reduced lunch during the school year are reached by a summer food program.

79% of these families have children, 50% of them are working families.

19.6% of children in Texas live below the poverty line.

Prayer

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Questions? Contact Kirstin Ivy-Waybourn kwaybourn@saintmichael.org

Adults

SUNDAY FORMATION

Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God

June 4–July 30 | 10 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel

Led by Dr. Tim Smith

We are focusing on the ways God speaks in our lives and how we can tune in. If there was one thing that defined the Apostles and the first century church, it’s that everything they did was guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we enter the season of Pentecost, we’re going to look at the ways the Holy Spirit speaks and how we can better hear the voice and wisdom of God for our lives and for our church.

SUNDAY FORMATION: CLASS FOR PARENTS

Grace: Chosen to a Guaranteed Place in the Family

Now–June 18 | 10 a.m. | Theater

Led by the Rev. Christian Basel

Max Lucado writes that “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” This study about Grace will help us seek how we are shaped and strengthened by God’s grace in our personal lives and among our family members, children, and friends. Join us for this seven-week study as we talk about what grace means in our lives today.

MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL BOOK STUDY

B.L.E.S.S. Five Simple Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World

Starting June 14, Wednesdays, 7–8 a.m. Room 103

Jesus called us to be salt and light in the world, both of which impact wherever they are and whomever they touch. But how we do that in our lives in a way that is organic and authentic? Authors Dave and Jon Ferguson share five simple, straightforward practices that will allow anyone to bless their friends, neighbors, and coworkers. And by consistently living them out, you can affect not just individual lives but your entire neighborhood and community. For more info, contact Eric Gilmour, eric.andrew.gilmour@gmail.com

SAINT MICHAEL READER’S BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, June 6

6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

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

Youth

2023–2024 CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

saintmichael.org/youthconfirmation

The Saint Michael Confirmation experience for students 8th grade and above is underway for 2023–2024! Our new program expands beyond the 9-month class to incorporate new trips and classes for the 2023–2024 school year.

• Classes meet August 27, 2023–May 12, 2024

• The cost is $350, which covers curriculum, the opening retreat, and a James Avery confirmation ring.

• Our Confirmation class will take place on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in person.

July Sunday Worship Schedule

Sundays, July 2–30

9 A.M.

Holy Eucharist II, Church Joy, Saint Michael Chapel

11 A.M. Contemporary, Church

5:30 P.M.

Holy Eucharist II, Saint Michael Chapel

Music

FESTIVAL EUCHARIST FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS

Monday, June 12 10 a.m. Church

Come join us on Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m. (prelude at 9:45) for a Eucharist brimming with excellent music, featuring the Saint Michael Choir, brass ensemble, and glorious organ voluntaries. The Association of Anglican Musicians is in town and we will host them for this exuberant service to show these musicians from all across the country the wonderful worship that happens at Saint Michael. Please join us for this beautiful service. The hymn singing will be unforgettable, and our musicians will display all the best of Saint Michael!

Mission & Outreach Volunteer Needs

For more information or to sign up, please contact the Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org or (205) 937-0565.

STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3700 Clover Lane, Dallas

Youth Mission Week: Adult Volunteers needed!

June 5–9 | 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Help support our youth in their summer camp project for this year’s mission week. Volunteers can sign-up to work the entire week, or for specific days. Adult volunteers are invited to help plan and lead arts and crafts, music and to chaperone the field trip. Additionally, bakers are needed to provide treats for the student campers (and staff!). Scan the QR code to signup!

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

917 Bank Street, Dallas, TX 65223

Food Pantry

Mondays | 9:30 a.m.–Noon

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

Food Pantry:

Wednesdays | 9 a.m.–Noon or Noon–3 p.m.

The Jubilee Pantry is open for shopping! Volunteers will help guide shoppers through the pantry and bag items.

Senior Meals

Wednesdays and Fridays | 10 a.m.– Noon

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

NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES

2875 Merrell Road, Dallas

Clothes Closet

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required Wednesdays 12:30pm-3:30 pm

Sort Donations and assist clients with selections

Pantry

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required

Monday – Thursday 8am-12 pm

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.

Fill the Summer Pantry

June 4–July 16

Fill the NDSM pantry during the summer, a season when the need for food is the highest. Grocery bags will be available at church entrances with facts about hunger, a list of NDSM’s most needed items, and a prayer to reflect upon. Contact Kirstin at kwaybourn@saintmichael.org for more information.