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. Please make a note to join us on Sunday, August 13 to kick off the new school year with a part at 10 a.m.
Please consider some new habits of service this summer. In the back of this bulletin, you will find many outreach opportunities. In particular, you can serve this week at North Dallas Shared Ministries.
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!
FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
10 AM
Adult Formation
No Adult Formation today or Sunday, August 13 — we’ll see you on Sunday, August 20!
Children & Youth Formation Formation Open House
9:45–11 a.m.
2nd Floor Formation Classrooms
Saint Michael’s CFM and Youth Formation ministries are hosting an Open House! Grab a coffee or donut, check out your classrooms, and meet your Sunday Formation teachers. This is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and ask all your questions about our Sunday Formation classes.
9:45–11 a.m. | Garden Cloister
Come learn how you can pray, learn, serve, and give in the coming year. There will be refreshments and activities as well as backpack blessings at all morning worship services. Bring your school and work bags to be blessed!
Saintmichael.org/fallkickoff23
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/fall23 .
Incense will be used during this service.
The Transfiguration
Holy Eucharist Rite I
The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God
In 1926-1927 Vierne wrote four sets of organ suites, titled Pièces de Fantaisie Pour Grand Orgue en 4 Suites. Contrary to baroque-style suites, each set comprises six character pieces. Cathédrales contrasts the extreme dynamic ranges of the organ, effectively portraying both the cavernous nature of gothic transepts and high vaulted ceilings, and the more intimate, mysterious nooks and crannies of seldom visited side chapels.
Prelude
Cathédrales from Pièces de Fantasie, Suite 4 Louis Vierne
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“O wondrous type! O vision fair” Wareham Hymn 137
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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.
The Song of Praise (standing, sung by the choir)
“Glory be to God on high” Healey Willan Hymn S 202
Hymn continues on the next page.
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The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, who on the holy mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thy wellbeloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
The First Lesson Exodus 34:29-35 (seated)
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them
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in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 99:1-7, 9 (seated, chanted by the choir)
Charles V. Stanford
The LORD is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
The LORD is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples.
Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One.
“O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One.
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One.
The Second Lesson 2 Peter 1:13-21 (seated)
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Be-
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loved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Ratisbon Hymn 7
The Gospel Luke 9:28-36 (standing)
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed,
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and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O 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;
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Kathryn Anschutz
Patsy Barham
Worth Barham
Patsy Barham
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bell
Patricia Bell
Sharin Berg
Len Bourland
Pat & Jerry Bridge
Marla Briggle
Sarah Grace Britt
Barbara Jean Chock
Macy Courtney
Richard DeKnock
Jay DiNucci
Nanette Fitz
Linda Gist
Michael Gratkowski
Jody Guenther
Caroline Hattemer
Josh Hight
Kristi Hornsby
Sara & Ashley Jones
Samuel Joseph
Shari Furrh-Lanham
Sandy McDonough
Hart Mason
Shelly Mathis
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 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.
Parish Prayers of the People as of July 27, 2023
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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.
The people are invited to add their own intercessions.
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.
Diego Moreno
Bob Paddock
Jim Ramsey
Larry Ramey
Sharon Richards
Rosemary Richards
Ron Rosas
Michael Sour
Mason Spain
Byrd Teague
Jennifer Terry
Valerie Guenther Unger
Katie West
Tony Wilks
Mary Wolf
Catherine Carr Worley
Jack Ygartua
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“Anthem for Transfiguration” is a composition of great poignancy and emotional depth. The ethereal harmony of the organ and the rich texture of the four-part writing show the mystery of the voice of God in the evocative proclamation, “This is my Son, my Chosen One.”
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 Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by Saint Michael Choir)
Anthem for Transfiguration Paul Hofreiter
This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!
My Chosen Son! Listen!
- Luke 9:35
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Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th Hymn 380, v. 3
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,
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
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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.
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.
The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) “Holy, holy, holy, Lord” Healey Willan Hymn S 114
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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.
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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)
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.
“O Lamb of God” Healey Willan Hymn S 158
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Communion Hymn (sung by all)
“Come with us, O blessed Jesus” Werde munter Hymn 336
Hymn continues on the next page.
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Hymn continues on the next page.
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)
“God of grace and God of glory” Cwm Rhondda Hymn 594
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Postlude
Postlude on Deo Gracias Craig Phillips
American composer Craig Phillips is Director of Music at All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills. His choral and organ works have been performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia. “Deo gracias” is a brilliant toccata, somewhat in the French manner, ending in a dramatic flourish for full organ.
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. 16
BLOOD DRIVE AUG 25
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Theater
Dallas is facing a severe blood shortage and needs blood donors! Driver’s license or ARC card/app is required to donate.
Give Blood. Give life
OFFSITE PARKING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
July 30, 2023 will be the last Sunday that offsite parking at 8235 Douglas Avenue will be available. We invite our guests and parishioners to park in the west parking lot at the church beyond July.
NDSM SCHOOL UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION FOR DISD STUDENTS
Monday–Friday | Now–August 11 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (2-hour shifts)
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. To volunteer, please contact Kirstin Ivy, kivy@saintmichael.org
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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
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.
Sunday Formation
CFM & YOUTH FORMATION OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, August 6
9:45–11 a.m.
2nd Floor Formation Classrooms
Saint Michael’s CFM and Youth Formation ministries are hosting an Open House! Grab a coffee or donut, check out your classrooms, and meet your Sunday Formation teachers. This is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and ask all your questions about our Sunday Formation classes.
Adults
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lang
Tuesdays, September 5–June 4 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Chapel Conference Room
Education for Ministry (EfM) combines the study of Scripture, Christian history, and theology with personal experience, enabling participants to discern God’s presence in one’s life. It also provides a supportive community for in-depth discussion of assigned readings, examination of one’s life, and applications of faith. Tuition is $375 and scholarships are available. To sign up, contact Dr. Elizabeth Lang langelizabeth66@gmail.com. This course is an extension course from the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee.
Music
UNITED ADORATION SONGWRITING RETREAT
August 11: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
August 12: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
SMAA Campus
$49
This retreat is designed for songwriters of all ages and experience levels to connect and collaborate with their Creator and creative community. Write beautiful songs to the glory of God and edification of the church, or use this time to set aside the sacred space needed to commune with your Father, inviting him to do a new work in you. Meals are provided.
DOUG BURR CONCERT
This Friday, August 11!
7 p.m. in Saint Michael Chapel
Open to the Public—Free of charge!
Critically-acclaimed artist Doug Burr presents an evening of acoustic, contemplative Psalm settings from his album, The Shawl. Of these settings, the Texas singer-songwriter states, “This is a collection of mellow, melancholy, but beautiful tunes, ones that I feel have a universal power to move people...because there’s just something about the Psalms. They’re unflinching in their honesty and ache.” This concert is a part of the United Adoration Songwriting Retreat, but is open to the public.
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