FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. 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.
Our special Wednesday Lent series continues this week: At midday (12:10 p.m.), join our Saint Michael musicians in a Lenten Recital Series before our weekly Eucharist service. In the evenings (6 p.m.), join us for our Lenten Speaker Series, featuring leaders from our Dallas community partners. This Wednesday, we welcome Ashley Sharp, Executive Director of Dwell With Dignity.
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
Adult Formation
Class For Parents: Love Does: Be Not Afraid
The Rev. Christian Basel Theater
Creed: The Forgiveness of Sins
The Rev. Andrew Grosso
Saint Michael Chapel
A Lenten Study: Jesus, The Days Before the Cross: His Last Acts, Teachings, and Experiences
Dr. Tim Smith Coke Room
Children Formation
Godly Play
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6)
Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
Weaving God’s Promises
Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade
Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade
What’s in the Bible?
Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade
Youth Formation
Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
High School Orange Room
Other Events
Honduras Threads Mission Trip Information Meeting
Parlor
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/lent23 . WEEKDAY MEDITATIONS NEW LENTEN SEASON AVAILABLE NOW!
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 Fourth Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
The service begins on page 319 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
A Penitential Order (standing) BCP 319
Kyrie (spoken by all) BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The First Lesson 1 Samuel 16:1-13 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 23 see page 4
The Second Lesson Ephesians 5:8-14 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 4
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
John 9:1-41
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Robin Hinkle
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326
The Prayers of the People BCP 328
The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 339
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The Fourth Sunday in Lent
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 351 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns are found in the blue hymnal.
The Word of God
Prelude
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe den Herren (sung by all) Hymn 390
A Penitential Order (standing)
Kyrie (spoken by all)
BCP 351
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The Lesson Ephesians 5:8-14 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 23 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 4
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John 9:1-41
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form V
The Peace (standing)
The Reverend Robin Hinkle
BCP 358
BCP 389
BCP 360
The Holy Communion
“The King of love, my shepherd is” St. Columba (sung by all)
“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all)
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing)
Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymn 645
Hymn 380, v. 3
BCP 361
Hymn S 130
BCP 364
BCP 364
“Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness” Schmϋcke dich (sung by all) Hymn 339
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 365
BCP 366
“Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda (sung by all) Hymn 690
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.
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Parish Prayers of the People as of March 9, 2023
Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Tommie Beckwith, Tom & Margaret Bell, Len Bourland, Madelyn Brinkley, Suzanne Buhrer, Ann Colocouses, Randy Davis, David DeKnock, Richard DeKnock, Carol Dotson, Rosalee Fillion, Nanette Fitz, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, George Harper, Melissa Harrison, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Helen Holman, Cynthia Jensen, Samuel Joseph, Nancy Kimbell, Jeff Kunzler, Steve McCandless, Patricia McClendon, Christine McDonough, Penny Mallory, Harrison Marcus, Hart Mason, Heather Nemec, Haley Odlozil, Bob Paddock, Charles Peeler, Alex Powell, Sharon Richards, Jim Rogers, Jonathan Sanders, Dorinda Scobee, Mike Smith, Callan Spence, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Jane Stringer, Byrd Teague, Diane Teagarden, Valerie Guenther Unger, Tony Wilks, Mary Wolf, Catherine Carr Worley
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson 1 Samuel 16:1-13
The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the LORD said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the LORD commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the LORD.” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters. He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
The Second Lesson Ephesians 5:8-14
Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel John 9:1-41
As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it
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was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.” The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?” And they drove him out. Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.”
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The preceding 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.
EASTER SERVICES
9:45–11
Contemporary
5:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist II
Saint Michael Chapel
For more service details or a listing of events happening during the Easter season, scan the QR code above or visit SaintMichael.org/Easter23
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service Garden Cloister 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist I Saint Michael Chapel
a.m. Holy Eucharist II Church LIVESTREAM! Joy Saint Michael Chapel Contemporary Parish Hall
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a.m. Reception Garden Cloister and Parlor Join us for treats, refreshments, and fun Easter activities!
a.m.
Eucharist I
11
Holy
Church
Incense will be in use
Holy Eucharist I Saint Michael Chapel
Parish Hall LIVESTREAM!
Choir of NEW COLLEGE OXFORD
at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Featuring a collaboration with the Saint Michael Choristers
SUNDAY, MARCH 26 AT 7 P.M.
Scan the QR code to visit our Lent Hub page!
pray for our pilgrims!
From March 11–23, parishioners from Saint Michael will be traveling through the Holy Land. Please keep these pilgrims in your prayers.
Susan Barnicoat
Adele Broughton
Ginger Brown
Edna Cannata
Mark Cannata
Cindy Carter
Jay Carter
Judy Conner
Eric Conner
Jim Huth
Patrick Jenevein
Kathy Jenevein
Melora Leiser
Mary Lessmann
Russ Lessmann
Suzanne Lipscomb
Jay Lipscomb
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/OXFORD
HOSTED BY THE WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL
Spring Luncheon
Bridging the Divide in Politics and Foreign Policy
Monday, April 24 at 11 a.m.
NEW LOCATION!
Pegasus Park, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr.
Featuring Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, Former United States Ambassador to NATO and Former Senator
Stacey Malcolmson
Ken Malcolmson
Don McCoy
Melissa McCoy
Victoria McGrath
Hunter McGrath
Patricia Monger
John Monger
Carol Roehrig
Fred Seipp
Michelle Thomas
Stewart Thomas
Susan Tucker
Kathleen Wallace
Jay Wallace
Hudson Weichsel
Donell Wiggins
Phillip Wiggins
Tuesdays, March 28–May 16
Alpha Course
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon & Justin Brooks
6:30 p.m. in the Parlor
$10 suggested weekly donation for dinner
All are welcome to join us as we explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide an opportunity for asking the tough questions. Dinner and childcare are available with pre-registration. We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend most classes—attending the whole course offers the richest experience. Scan the QR code to learn more!
SaintMichael.org/Alpha
Adults
WRITER’S RETREAT
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Parlor
This group is open to all genres, experience levels, and all sorts of writing dreams. Join us! For more information, contact Cynthia, cynthia@cynthiacsample.com, or Carol Roehrig, croehrig@outlook.com.
SMES & SMAA FAMILY LENTEN STUDY
Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m.
March 21, March 28, & April 4 -with the author Parlor
Seven Words: Listening to Christ from the Cross, Susan Robb
The Engagement Ministry invites SMES and SMAA families to journey through Lent by studying Jesus’s last seven words on the cross. The study is not sequential. Scan the QR code to RSVP!
Music
NEW COLLEGE OXFORD SINGING IN SERVICE!
Sunday, March 26 11 a.m. Traditional Service Church
Join us for this special service, and come back for the concert they will present that evening at 7 p.m.!
Volunteer Opportunity
PALM CROSS MAKING
Thursday, March 30 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Parlor
Join the Altar Guild to make palm crosses! This hands-on experience is an opportunity to help create the palm crosses that will be distributed during Palm Sunday services. This event is open to everyone! No prior knowledge is required, as our experienced volunteers will guide you through each step of the process. You will be able to work with fresh palm fronds, which are traditionally used to symbolize Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Breakfast snacks and light lunch are provided. Bring scissors.
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
Tutors
Monday–Thursday | 8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Working 1-on-1 with students in reading and math Spanish speakers needed
Soccer Clinic
1-month Friday afternoons | 4–6 p.m.
Partnering with ESD Girls soccer team to put on clinic for 200 children
Great opportunity for youth service hours
Brighter Bites
2 days per month (3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11) 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Organize food distribution and re-packing bulk produce to distribute to school families
Career Day
March 22 | 8:30–1:30 p.m.
Do you have a career that would be interesting to an elementary-age student?
Community Service project
Prep for and attend 4/22
Designing and installing landscape project for school entrance
Field Trips
1 per grade before end of the year
Working with administration to plan and chaperone field trips to popular Dallas locations
Summer Day Camp
June 5–9
Youth Mission Week (need youth and adults) to help plan and put on a summer day camp at school
HONDURAS THREADS INFO MEETING
Today!
4 p.m. in the Parlor
Hear plans for the Honduras Threads mission trip July 8-15. We will go to El Pedregal to teach children, learn about food insecurity, do a construction project, and work with the women of Honduras Threads. Contact Bill Bancroft for more information at 214-632-8595.
NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES
Intake/Interview
Monday–Friday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Volunteer blocks preferably in 2-3 hour shifts
Spanish speakers needed
Clothes Closet
Monday–Friday | 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Food Distribution
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Receptionist
Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 3-hour blocks preferred
ESL
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Spanish speakers needed
Clinic
Monday–Friday | 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Spanish speakers needed
AUSTIN STREET CENTER
SaintMichael.org/AustinStreet
Cooking
First Tuesday of the month (4/4 & 5/2)
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Parish Hall Kitchen
Prepare meal to be served the next day
Serving
First Wednesday of the month (4/5 & 5/3)
5–7 p.m.
Austin Street Center, 1717 Jeffries St, Dallas
Serve the meal to 400 homeless men and women
AINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ouglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471 @smaadallas www.saintmichael.org
