SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 11 AM TRADITIONALCHURCH
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM
Saint Michael we are
We’re glad you’re here!
At all serving, To learn more about us, find ways to get involved, or see a map of the campus, scan the QR code.
about connecting,
Rob Springer leads our Welcome and Connection 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. 5:30
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PM Traditional SaintChapelMichael Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel Traditional Church Contemporary Parish Hall Traditional SaintChapelMichael Compline Weekly Digital saintmichael.org/liveWebcast Season begins September 25
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.
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:
2. Stop by the South entrance. 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!
and growing.
Bravery: A Bias for Hope in the Face of Fear Erin Osborne • Saint Michael Chapel Godly Play Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
The Rev. René Somodevilla • Theater
8th Grade • Blue Room
High School Orange Room
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room Youth Confirmation Class
In-Person Compline Church Childcare for children under 3 is available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16. For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22 AM108PM
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. If you’re new or new-ish, take a mo ment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found in the pew back or on a table nearby. I think you will find that Saint Michael is a church where you can find a spiritual home. I also want you to sign up to join me for our next Saint Michael 101 lunch! SM101 is a great way to get to know some of our cler gy and parish leaders, along with ways to get plugged into this great community. If you have any questions or want help getting someone connected, find one of our Wel come Team members in the hallways today. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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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 Middle School
Women of Saint Michael Parlor Party Parlor Class For Parents: Intentional EncouragingParenting:Words
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The Word of God PreludeAdagio from Symphony III, Op. 28 Louis Vierne
The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist Rite I
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
“Praise, my soul, the King of heaven” Lauda Anima Hymn 410 Vierne’s symphony in F-sharp minor is dedicated to and was premiered in 1911 by his longtime friend and protégé, Marcel Dupré, before the famous falling out between the two organists occurred. In the adagio, Vierne’s impressionistic and chromatic language exhibits a Wagnerian quality.
Gloria in excelsis (standing, sung by all) Healey Willan Hymn S 202
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.
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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.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit.
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O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The First Lesson Exodus 32:7-14 (seated)
The LORD said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’” The LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.” But Moses implored the LORD his God, and said, “O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them
The Collect of the Day (standing)
4 from the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’” And the LORD changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Second Lesson 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (seated) I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received
The Psalm 51:1-11 (seated, chanted by the choir) Matthew Camidge Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; * in your great compassion blot out my offenses. Wash me through and through from my wickedness * and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, * and my sin is ever before me. Against you only have I sinned * and done what is evil in your sight. And so you are justified when you speak * and upright in your judgment. Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, * a sinner from my mother’s womb. For behold, you look for truth deep within me, * and will make me understand wisdom secretly. Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; * wash me, and I shall be clean indeed. Make me hear of joy and gladness, * that the body you have broken may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins * and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me.
mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.
Amen. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) “O bless the Lord, my soul!” St. Thomas (Williams) Hymn 411
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The Gospel Luke 15:1-10 (standing)
The Nicene Creed (standing) All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and re joices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repen tance. Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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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.
he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
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.
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.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
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.
Prayers of the People: Form I (standing)
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.
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.”
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.
People To thee, O Lord our God.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Parish Prayers of the People Kathryn Anschutz, Norton Baker, Tom & Margaret Bell, Len Bourland, Suzanne Buhrer, Brian Buongiorno, Jackie Burleson, Gay & Mac Butler, Scott Calhoun, Frances SuzanneCampbell,Charriere, Carole Cook, Laura Davis, Richard DeKnock, Carol Dotson, Marco Dyer, Diane Engle, Rosalee Fillion, Cindy Freeman, Presh Gill, Nancy MichaelGottsacker,Gratkowski, Laura Graves, Jody Guenther, Stephanie Hagen, Don Harp, James Hayhurst, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Carla Jones, Bea Kappes, Joan Booker Kerr, Gayle Kesinger, Elizabeth & Spencer Knapp, Jeff Kunzler, Rachel Lawrence, Vicki Sparks McCarty, Pittman McGehee, Janice Malmgren, Harrison Marcus, John Morelock, Heather Nemec, Carolyn Norton, Haley Odlozil, Charles Peeler, Alex Powell, Willow Renshaw, Sharon Richards, Paul Risenhoover, Dorinda Scobee, Kathryn Shea, Edward Sheppard, Bob Smith, Chandler Smith, Mike Smith, Lucy Sogandares, Callan Spence, Byrd Teague, Judy Tole, Judy Tucker, Valerie Guenther Unger, Juli Valley, Maria DeJesus Vela, Mary VonDohlen, Jack Day Watson III, Tony Wilks, Peggy Wood, Catherine Carr Worley
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.
People Lord, have mercy. Lector We give you thanks for___. For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
People Lord, have mercy.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lector That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
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.
People Lord, have mercy.
All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)
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 Celebrant(standing)
People And with thy spirit. Announcements (please be seated)
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
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.
The Birthday Blessing (Those with birthdays in September are invited to stand)
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Today is the first Sunday morning with the full Saint Michael Choir back from summer break. This anthem, composed for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, was chosen today for its text – indeed, the choir is very glad to return to the house of the Lord! Note the grand beginning and ending, sense of longing evoked at the text “Jerusalem is built…”, and the tenderness of the semi-chorus section at “O pray for the peace…”
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th Hymn 380, v. 3
I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city, that is at unity in itself. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces - Psalm 122:1-7
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem I was glad C. H. H. Parry
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
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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, everlast ing ThereforeGod. with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing, Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Healey Willan Hymn S 114
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.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up unto the Lord.
Please kneel as you are able
All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper. Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing)
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People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People It is meet and right so to do.
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For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.
AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
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.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Communion Motet
Fraction Anthem Ambrosian Chant Hymn S 152 Cantor People
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
We shall walk through the valley in peace; we shall walk through the valley in peace; And if Jesus himself shall be our leader, we shall walk through the valley in peace. There will be no trials there; there will be no trials there; And if Jesus himself shall be our leader; we shall walk through the valley in peace.
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 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.
13 Today’s Communion Motet is sung as a prayerful reflection for 9/11. Often referred to as the “Dean of Black Women Composers” in America, Smith Moore lived in most of the 20th-century, and wrote many choral pieces including a number of arrangements of spirituals such as we hear today.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
We shall walk through the valley Undine Smith Moore
PostludeCarillon
de Longpont, from 24 Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 Louis Vierne 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. 14 Vierne wrote two sets of 24 pieces in all the major and minor keys for organ, reminiscent of Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier. One of the most stunning pieces from the earlier set, entitled Pièces en style libre (“Pieces in free style”), is the Carillon de Longpont. The motoric ostinato which dominates the piece is based on the melody of the chapel bells from the Chateau de Longpont, and Vierne’s treatment of it radiates grandeur and splendor from every note.
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) “O love, how deep, how broad” Deus tuorum militum Hymn 448
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.
UPCOMING GRIEF WORKSHOP: Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief Led by Regina Hunt, Faith & Grief Ministries Wednesdays: Sep. 21 - Nov. 9 6 - 8 p.m. | Parlor Register by September 20! Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort. Please contact Katherine kbowen@saintmichael.org,Bowen,withanyquestions. FAITHANDGRIEF.ORG/SMAA CANDLELIT COMPLINE TONIGHT! 8 p.m. in the Church This year, we are adjusting how we offer the Sunday night service of Choral Compline. While we will have weekly Compline webcasts, this meditative, candlelit service will meet five times for in-person attendance. Compline lasts just under 30 minutes and is entirely sung—no words or musical instruments. A reception will follow the service. Come conclude your weekend in peace and quiet, and bring friends who don't regularly go to church! Music is specially chosen to commemorate 9/11. SaintMichael.org/Compline Begins September 21 | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us in Saint Michael Chapel or tune in at SaintMichael.org/RBS Rector’s Bible Study
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 WOSM Parlor Party Parlor | 10 – 11 AM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Bridging the Divide: Public Education in America Church | 6:30 PM The Honorable Margaret Spellings, President & CEO Texas2036 and Former Secretary of Education, and Mr. Todd Williams, Chairman & CEO, The Commit Partnership WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Bridging the Divide SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WOMEN NEW MEMBER OFFERINGS Sunday, September 25 SAINT MICHAEL 101 Hosted by Rector Chris Girata & the Rev. Mary Lessman 12:15 –1:30 PM | AreParloryou new to Saint Michael, a visitor, or want to learn more about membership? SM101 is for you! Meet members of our clergy and vestry, hear about ministries and opportunities to connect, learn about our exciting future, and engage with others inside and outside our parish. Childcare and lunch will be provided with registration. SaintMichael.org/101 Sundays, October 9 – 30 EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Coke EpiscopalRoomChristians is a series of 4 classes designed for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael, or members who want to revisit the core features of Episcopal belief and practice. Childcare will be provided and lunch will be available for purchase upon registration. SaintMichael.org/EC Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England from the southeast MAY 2023 INFORMATIONPILGRIMAGESESSION! Led by the Rev. Christian Basel Tuesday, September 20 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Parlor Join us for an information session on an exciting pilgrimage opportunity to tour the great cathedrals and churches of Southern England and Wales and explore our Anglican heritage.
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Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind—a death, a job loss, a business, a home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the book, “Praying Our Goodbyes” by Joyce Rupp, The Rev. Christian Basel, helps those in attendance examine their grief and recognize it. All are losses that we grieve and we must grieve in order to recognize that loss. To RSVP or for questions, contact the Rev. Christian Basel, cbasel@saintmichael.org
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Our children and youth choirs, the Saint Michael Choristers, welcome all young people from pre-K through high school to join. Choristers receive a high level education from our renowned music staff, formation in faith, responsibility, and mentorship, develop skills benefiting academics, and often make new friendships. Choristers also enjoy social activities and meals together. Upcoming chorister trips include Atlanta, Boston, and London! No musical background is necessary. Contact Catherine Hinkley, Assistant for Music, at chinkley@saintmichael.org
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Saturday, September 24 9:30 - 1 a.m. Parlor
September 21, meets the third Wednesday of each a.m.
Bring a friend and come learn about the Saint Michael Greeting Ministry! Scan the QR code to RSVP or contact Rob Springer,
This year, we are partnering with VNA’s Meals on Wheels™ Pet Program for a new animal outreach project. So, bring your pets to be blessed and help us bless the pets of others!
As Willie Nelson says, “On The Road Again”! The bus leaves the church at 9:30. After our tour, we will return to Ginger Brown’s Diner where we will have a wonderful “on your own lunch.” Make your reservations by calling Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440.
From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be blessing all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful tradition! A short liturgy will be led by the clergy followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served.
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