Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News - December 6

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CHURCH | 9 A.M. DECEMBER 6, 2020

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 6, 2020 Welcome!

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SAINT MICHAEL CONTEMPORARY

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I pray that the first week of Advent has been a welcome gift in your life. As we begin the second week of this holy season, Re I want to remind you of the ways , v. D ata r in which we are supporting your i r. C hristopher D. G discipleship journey.

We have sermons series in both Sunday morning services: Hope Series at 9 a.m. and Rediscover Christmas at 11 a.m. In addition to our Sunday sermons, we have a new season of our weekday podcasts grounded in our Advent theme of Hope, as well as daily meditations from members of our Saint Michael community. Each of these offerings are meant to be companions to you on your Advent journey as we prepare for the beauty of Christmas.

As always, Saint Michael is committed to serving our neighbors and community. So far this season, we have collected presents for more than 300 children and financial gifts of more than $25,000 for I Believe In Angels, our Christmas partnership with Jubilee Park. You can still participate in our Christmas service programs by supporting Heart of Giving, donating to our Christmas Flower Memorials, and giving to our Christmas Plate Offering, which goes directly to local, national, and international organizations each year.

Finally, I want to encourage you to learn about our Christmas worship opportunities. Our services begin on Sunday, December 20 with Christmas Lessons & Carols, and continue with five beautiful liturgies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, we have a very special opportunity to be in our church at Christmas to receive communion, a blessing, and even take a professional portrait on December 23 we are calling Journey to Christmas. This new offering will be a safe, sacred way to celebrate with your Saint Michael family in person before we celebrate together online.

May you be blessed this Advent season!

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DEC 6 & 20

Advent at Saint Michael

If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 252-7512.

If you need non-urgent pastoral support, please contact Katherine Bowen in the Pastoral Care department at kbowen@saintmichael.org. If you have a prayer request, please let us know at saintmichael.org/prayer.

MORE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE BACK OF THE BULLETIN! CURRENT PARISH STATUS

as of FRI 12/4/20 8:00 A.M. CST

TONIGHT!

WORSHIP AND LEARNING CONTINUE ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation.

Festive Holiday Organ Concert Jonathan Ryan, Dr. Margaret Harper and Philip Fillion, Organists

SUNDAY, DEC. 6 | 4 PM

IN-PERSON & STREAMED LIVE AT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/HOLIDAYSMP featuring our own award-winning Saint Michael organists. Dazzling virtuosity, holiday favorites, and selections for two organs are sure to delight you in this cozy holiday concert. You will be able to join in virtually from the comfort of your home, so tell your friends, neighbors and family to join us! Free and open via live streaming to the public.

NOV 29 - DEC 24

hope Weekday Podcast Series saintmichael.org/smaapod

SAFE GATHERINGS CONTINUE: A limited number of people may attend livestream worship on Sunday at 9:00 A.M. (Traditional), 11:00 A.M. (Contemporary), and 8:00 P.M. (Compline). Attendees must be symptom-free, remain distanced from other households, and wear a mask at all times. Entrance is from the north side of the building and includes a brief screening. At Communion services, consecrated wafers will be distributed as people enter the sanctuary and may be consumed individually at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer. Free tickets for the three Sunday services are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday at 10:00 A.M. at saintmichael.org/ worshiptickets. Distribution of Holy Communion is held on Sunday at 12:15 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. and no longer requires a ticket (west entrance).

Note: If Highland Park Public Schools return to online-only instruction, we must discontinue attendance at livestream worship and restrict the number of people entering the building.

VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance.

Please schedule your groups with Tish Visinsky ahead of time.

WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted outdoors and in Saint Michael Chapel in limited numbers. Contact Dianne Boyd.

QUESTIONS? Contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector.

The Lutheran chorale “Wachet auf” opens with the following text: “Awake, calls the voice to us of the watchmen high up in the tower; awake, you city of Jerusalem.”

Advent is a season of watching and waiting for the birth of our Lord.

In this chorale prelude, Bach sets the hymn tune as the middle voice of an elegant trio. Listen for the long notes of the melody, which stand in stark contrast to the ornate top voice.

Standing, Sung by the Choir

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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645

Johann Sebastian Bach

Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 62 “Sleepers, wake! A voice astounds us”

Wachet auf

The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People

And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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

Trisagion Hymn S102

Alexander Archangelsky

Sung three (3) times by the Choir

The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People

And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson

Isaiah 40:1-11

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.

A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted

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up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field.

The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.

Lector

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the choir

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Anglican chant) You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.

You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins.

I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him.

Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land.

Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase.

Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.

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Jonathan Battishill

Sequence Hymn Hymn 76, v. 1 “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry”

The Gospel

Standing, Sung by the Choir

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Mark 1:1-8

Gospeler

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist,

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and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.�

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Gospeler

The Gospel of the Lord.

People

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata

The Nicene Creed 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.

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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 IV Let us pray for the Church and the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for ____.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; especially ____, give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, especially ____, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Parish Prayers of the People Vickie Adkins, Bobby Anderson, Kathryn Anschutz, Sharon and Charlie Apple, Fritz Arko, Jerry Baldridge, Trudy Best, Brent Booker, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Frances Campbell, Nicoli Charmoli, Sarah Clements, Ralph Cousins, Shelby Coveney, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Leon Farmer, Alison Grage Fleming, Jeff Gardner, Margaret Geddings, Steven Grage, Michael Gratkowski, Richard Grimm, Will Grogan, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller, David Henderson,Josh Hight, Kathryn Houseman, Kathy Howard, Jim Howell, Arleen Hutchinson, Joe Jephson,Jr. Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Richard Kilgore, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Emma Lacey, Julie Springer Larimore, Mallory Leblanc, Kyle Lessard, Agustin Martinez, Robert Moss, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Haley Odlozil, Tom Park, Punkin Power, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Ann Ramsey, Celise Rocha, Sandra Rose, Kathryn Shea, Betty Perry Smith, Rusty Smith, Lucy Sogandares, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, Valerie Guenther Unger, Kael Walker, Jack Day Watson, lll, Mary Jane Williams, Catherine Carr Worley

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Concluding Collect

Kneeling

Celebrant Hasten, O Father, the coming of thy kingdom; and grant that we thy servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold thy Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

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

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

Standing

Please be seated for the Announcements

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Written in 1953 during a difficult time when the composer and his wife’s threeyear-old son was critically ill and not expected to live, this anthem is widely considered one of the finest sacred choral anthems by a 20th-century American composer. Making compositional techniques from the Renaissance and Baroque eras his own, devoted Lutheran church musician Paul Manz (note continues)

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E’en so Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Peace be to you and grace from Him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed His blood That we might saved be.

Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing Holy, Holy, Lord!

Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon,

Paul Manz

For Christ is coming soon!

E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All! - from Revelation 22 Presentation Hymn Hymn 60, v. 1 “Creator of the stars of night”

creates a piece as masterful as it is heartfelt. With many Advent season parallels, the text, by Paul Manz’s wife Ruth, was written as an expression of resignation to God and hope for the future during their son’s illness.

Standing, Sung by the Choir

Conditor alme siderum

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People

And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People

We lift them to the Lord.

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Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People

It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name Sung by the Choir

Hymn S 128 Sanctus and Benedictus

William Mathias

This Advent season, we introduce a new, rather extroverted setting of the Sanctus. 20th-century Welsh composer William Mathias is particularly important to Saint Michael because he has previously been commissioned

by Saint Michael to write new choral music premiered by our choir. Notice the music’s growing excitement at “heaven and earth…” leading up to a “Hosanna in the highest.” Note, too, that the music repeats itself starting at “Blessed is he…”

Kneeling

At the following words concerning the bread. (rubric continues)

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

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples,

and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

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.

Celebrant and People

The Celebrant continues

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

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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.

Celebrant and People

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

Sung by the Choir

Fraction Anthem: S154

David Hurd

Members of the congregation present in the sanctuary may partake of the consecrated wafers that were handed out upon entry Kneeling

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.

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

The Blessing Celebrant

May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

The Dismissal

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Deacon

Let us bless the Lord.

People

Thanks be to God.

Standing, Sung by the Choir

Concluding Hymn Hymn 66 “Come, thou long-expected Jesus”

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Postlude Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, Op. 122, No. 8

Johannes Brahms

Brahms composed this setting of “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” near the end of his life, and it was published in a set of eleven chorales in 1902, after he had passed away. The serene nature of Brahms’s composition belies a deep joy and trust in God that mirrors the text of the chorale: “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!

Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung. It came, a flow’ret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half-spent was the night.”

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.

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Saint Michael and All Angels

Nativity

Pageant

DECEMBER 13 9 AM WORSHIP SERVICE - STREAMED (ONLINE ONLY) Don’t miss out as Saint Michael and All Angels’ youngest parishioners reenact the story of the birth of Jesus. This performance will be live-streamed.

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SMAA Masks!

Face masks can now be purchased at the bookshop. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.

Advent candles and calendars are also available in the store.

The bookshop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday-Friday

Join us at Saint Michael as we celebrate Christmas by walking through our sacred space and remember the Christmas story. Live music will fill the church as you and your family receive communion and a Christmas blessing, and afterwards, a professional photographer will be on hand for a Christmas portrait of you at the Saint Michael Chapel red doors!

Enter at West Lot Porte Cochére.

Masks required and social distancing must be observed.

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Christmas

SAINT MICHAEL'S FARMERS MARKET

Holiday Market Klyde Warren Park | December 19 | 9 AM - 1 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 5:30 PM | LIVESTREAM ONLY

Come support your favorite farmers, ranchers, and food artisans and enjoy this beautiful oasis in the heart of downtown Dallas. Pick up edible delights for your holiday table, friends, & neighbors in a safe, socially distanced, outdoor space.

For more information, visit saintmichaelsmarket.com.

Hear the Saint Michael Choristers and Choir offer a rich array of Christmas choral music in our candlelit church! Enjoy a beautiful harp prelude, listen to cherished christmas readings from Scripture, and sing your favorite Christmas carols.

Christmas Giving Options A Saint Michael Advent Outreach

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Honduras Threads is hosting shopping days in their new showroom at Saint Michael! Stop by to purchase beautiful hand-embroidered products that make great Christmas gifts.

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THE LAST DAY OF FALL FORMATION CLASSES IS TODAY AND THEY WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 3

December 7, 9, & 11 | 10 AM - 2 PM

distribution of COMMUNION Every Sunday | 12:15 - 1:00 PM saintmichael.org/communion

Please see back cover for COVID-19 protocols.

IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) We extend a warm welcome to all those who are attending worship services in person! Here are a few guidelines that will make your time with us safer and more enjoyable.

In-person worship is available every Sunday at 9 A.M.* (Traditional), 11 A.M. (Contemporary), and 8 P.M. (Compline). Reserve up to 5 tickets for your household beginning at 10 A.M. every Monday: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets. Consecrated wafers are available during all Communion services.

Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services continue to be the way that most people participate in worship. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: If you choose to worship in person, here are some important guidelines: •

Masks are required (ages 2+)

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Maintain at least six feet distance from everyone not living in your household

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No shaking hands, hugs, or any physical contact with people outside your household

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No physical passing of the peace (although eye contact and a wave is encouraged)

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No congregational singing (unless outdoors)

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No passing of the offering plate (you may give as you leave or online at saintmichael.org/give)

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Leave the building immediately after worship ends and socialize outdoors.

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector, at kbrannon@saintmichael.org.

* The 9 A.M. service on December 13 will be online only due to the virtual Christmas Pageant.

Sunday services are offered live, streamed, and on-demand, at 9 AM CT, 11 AM CT, and 8 PM CT. Worship with us online: saintmichael.org/live | Worship with us in-person: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets

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