JULY 16 | 5:30 PM Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 16, 2023

5:30 PM

SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL

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 VICE 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.

Our worship continues each week throughout the summer, 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.

For those who are summering out of town, we pray for your continued rest, joy, and safety. Remember that you are disciples of Jesus Christ wherever you go, so “continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers (BCP, 304).” In other words, attend a local church or join us online (saintmichael.org/live).

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!

SUNDAYS, JULY 2–30

July Sunday Worship Schedule

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

10 AM

Adult Formation

Class For Parents:

Raising Christ-Centered Children

The Rev. Christian Basel Theater

Whisper: People

The Rev. Ken Brannon

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 & High School

6th – 12th Grade Youth Center

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 .

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II

The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns are found in the blue hymnal.

The Word of God

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.

Prelude

“O worship the King, all glorious above” Hanover (sung by all) Hymn 388

The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355

Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 356

The Collect of the Day see page 2

The Lesson Romans 8:1-11 (seated) see page 3

Psalm 65 see page 2

The Gospel (standing) see page 4

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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

The Sermon (seated)

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso

The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358

The Prayers of the People: Form III BCP 387

Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360

The Peace (standing) BCP 360

The Holy Communion

“O Christ, the Word Incarnate” Munich (sung by all) Hymn 632

“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing) BCP 367

Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert Hymn S 130

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364

“Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless” St. Agnes (sung by all) Hymn 343

The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 365

The Blessing

The Dismissal BCP 366

“Christ is made the sure foundation” Westminster Abbey (sung by all) Hymn 518

Postlude

The Collect of the Day

O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Isaiah 55:10-13

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall be to the LORD for a memorial, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

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

Psalm 65

You are to be praised, O God, in Zion; * to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem. To you that hear prayer shall all flesh come, * because of their transgressions. Our sins are stronger than we are, * but you will blot them out.

Happy are they whom you choose and draw to your courts to dwell there! * they will be satisfied by the beauty of your house, by the holiness of your temple.

Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, * O Hope of all the ends of the earth and of the seas that are far away.

You make fast the mountains by your power; * they are girded about with might.

Parish Prayers of the People

as of June 30, 2023

Kathryn Anschutz

Norton Baker

Barbara Hart Bell

John Bell

Patricia Bell

Sharin Berg

Len Bourland

Pat & Jerry Bridge

Marla Briggle

Sarah Grace Britt

Suzanne Buhrer

Anna Willett Clifford

Macy Courtney

David DeKnock

Richard DeKnock

Nanette Fitz

Michael Gratkowski

Jody Guenther

Melissa Harrison

Caroline Hattemer

Josh Hight

Ashley Akin Jarchow

Cynthia Jensen

Sara & Ashley Jones

Samuel Joseph

Shari Furrh-Lanham

Bettina Lang

Brian Eugene Little

Sandy McDonough

Hart Mason

Shelly Mathis

Diego Moreno

Edgar & Carol Nace

Bob Paddock

Jim Ramsey

Larry Ramey

Sharon Richards

Rosemary Richards

Ron Rosas spelling

Thomas Russell

Edward Sheppard

Malcolm Showalter

Mason Spain

Byrd Teague

Julia Ann Tollen

Valerie Guenther Unger

Katie West

Tony Wilks

Claude Wilson

Mary Wolf

Catherine Carr Worley

Jack Ygartua

You still the roaring of the seas, * the roaring of their waves, and the clamor of the peoples. Those who dwell at the ends of the earth will tremble at your marvelous signs; * you make the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy.

You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; * the river of God is full of water.

You prepare the grain, * for so you provide for the earth.

You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; * with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase. You crown the year with your goodness, * and your paths overflow with plenty.

May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, * and the hills be clothed with joy.

May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain; * let them shout for joy and sing.

The Second Lesson Romans 8:1-11

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen! ... Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

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

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.

Scan the QR code to visit the Summer Hub page!

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 1 in 7 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.

North Dallas Shared Ministries: 2875 Merrell Road | NDSM.org

Questions? Contact Kirstin Ivy, kivy@saintmichael.org.

Church Leadership Opportunity

CALL FOR VESTRY AND DELEGATE NOMINATIONS!

Now–August 21

Do you know a fellow parishioner who would be an excellent candidate to serve on the Vestry or as a Delegate to the Annual Diocesan Convention? Scan the QR code to make your nominations now!

Youth

Rising 6th–12th Grade

R.A.G. (RESTAURANT ADVENTURE GROUP)

Thursdays in July Noon–1:30 p.m. saintmichael.org/youth

Every Thursday the youth of SMAA will be adventuring to different local dive. Come fellowship and help us discover the best hole in the walls Dallas has to offer.

OPEN GYM

Wednesdays, June 14–August 2

3–5 p.m.

SMAA Gym

Bring a friend and show your skills on the court as we play basketball and volleyball. Come and go as you please!

AUSTIN STREET LUNCH PACKING

Tuesdays, July 18 & 25 9–11 a.m.

Youth Center

Earn a couple of service hours as we pack lunches for the Austin Street Center. To register for this event please visit saintmichael.org/youth

Adults

SUNDAY FORMATION

Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God

Now–July 30 | 10 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel

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.

July 16: People, the Rev. Ken Brannon

July 23: Promptings, the Rev. Greg Pickens

July 30: Pain and the Whisper Test, Dr. Tim Smith

SUNDAY FORMATION: CLASS FOR PARENTS

Raising Christ-Centered Children

Now–August 6 | 10 a.m. | Theater

Led by the Rev. Christian Basel

Join us for a study rooted in scripture that will help us gain a perspective on raising children to be centered on Christ and help you wrestle with the challenges and joys of parenting.

GOSPEL OF JOHN BIBLE STUDY

Taught by Dr. Tim Smith

Tuesdays, Now–July 25

1 p.m. and also 6 p.m.

Room 106

There is no Gospel like the Gospel of John! It claims to be an eyewitness account, shares stories of Jesus found nowhere else and offers a different chronology of Jesus’ ministry. This makes the reading and study of John’s Gospel unique, powerful and life-giving! This will be an in-depth, verse by verse study utilizing the lenses of the first century historical, geographical, cultural, literary, social and religious context, opening an entirely new world of understanding scripture! To sign up, please email Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org

Mission & Outreach Volunteer Needs

For more information or to sign up, please contact Kirstin Ivy at kivy@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!

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 | 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Sort Donations and assist clients with selections

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.

Fill the Summer Pantry Ends today!

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 kivy@saintmichael.org for more information.

School Supply Distribution for DISD Students

Saturday, July 29 and August 5

8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Two-hour volunteer shifts)

NDSM, 2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

Volunteer to distribute school supplies for DISD students on Saturday, July 29 and August 5 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ask a friend or family member to help DISD students get ready for school. Supplies will already be sorted into categories by age/grade for distribution. Students can receive community service hours.

School Uniform Distribution for DISD Students

Monday–Friday | July 31–August 16

9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Two-hour volunteer shifts)

NDSM, 2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

Volunteer at NDSM to distribute school uniforms to 2,000 DISD students. Ask friends or family members to join you and remember that students can receive community service. Volunteers should be 14 or older.