Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News - February 6

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

CHURCH | 9 AM FEBRUARY 6, 2022

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Welcome!

Dear Friends, The work of discipleship continues here at Saint Michael! I hope that you are staying connected however you are able, especially during this dynamic time. There are many options outside our regular Sunday worship that can support your discipleship journey.

One particularly excellent option for adults begins this week. Led by the Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster, The Enneagram Journey is a beginner-level class that teaches the Enneagram, an incredible personality assessment tool that helps us learn more about ourselves so that we might learn more about who we are in relationship with God and with the people most important to us. This class begins Wednesday, February 9, and you can click here for more information and to sign up.

Last Sunday, a special series of organ recitals kicked off and will continue today. Beginning at 4 p.m. today, our Saint Michael choir will offer an Epiphanytide Evensong in the church that will be followed by a 30-minute recital of dazzling organ music featuring Philip Fillion, our Assistant Director of Music. You are invited to join us in the Church in person or live online. Thanks to those of you who have supported our growing Chorister program through a gift to the Chorister Travel Scholarship. Our Choristers will begin touring domestically and internationally this year, and your support will help all our young members participate!

Next weekend, we will see a very exciting return to our Sunday routine: The St. Mary’s Guild will be back in the South Entrance beginning February 13! Members of the St. Mary’s Guild provide home-baked goodies and/ or staff the bake sale table in the South Entrance with proceeds going to local charities. The work of the Guild brings such joy to our parish, and with their tagline— Yield to temptation—I hope you will be pleased to see their goodies back in the main flow of Sunday traffic.

I’m grateful to the Guild who graciously relocated to the Parlor to lessen congestion in the hallways and it will be

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Come hungry and leave happy!

Stay safe out there!

If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 232-7512.

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.

Tuesday, March 1

shrove tuesday Pancake & gumbo supper

Hosted by the Men of Saint Michael Featuring the Bach Norwood Quartet 5 – 7 pm Parish Hall Tickets are $5 per person This is an amazing time of great food, family and friends.

You won’t want to miss one last celebration before we begin the season of Lent. Jazz music will be provided by The Bach Norwood Quartet, who also provided music for our Jazz Christmas Eve service. Laissez les bons temps roulez (let the good times roll) with a concert of Mardi Gras/Nawlins jazz!

Tickets are available at saintmichael.org/shrove

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The Prelude and Fugue you will hear this morning is a testament to Clara’s appreciation of counterpoint (music in which every line is equally important). When her husband suffered from mental health problems, she was known to encourage him that writing counterpoint every day was the best way she knew to find peace. Listen for the lyrical, longing character of the fugue theme as it passes between voices, both high and low.

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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 Prelude and Fugue for Organ, Op. 16, no. 3 Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 362 “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!”

Clara Schumann

Nicaea

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.

Gloria in excelsis: Hymn S 278

William Mathias

Sung by All Children ages three through eight are invited to proceed to children’s chapel by exiting through the east doors at the back of the nave; they will return to the nave following the Peaee.

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

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Lesson Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”

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Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 138:1-6, 8-9

Henry Dibdin

Chanted by the Choir

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; * before the gods I will sing your praise.

I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, * because of your love and faithfulness; For you have glorified your Name * and your word above all things.

When I called, you answered me; * you increased my strength within me.

All the kings of the earth will praise you, O LORD, * when they have heard the words of your mouth.

They will sing of the ways of the LORD, * that great is the glory of the LORD. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; * you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.

The LORD will make good his purpose for me; * O LORD, your love endures for ever; do not abandon the works of your hands.

Sequence Hymn Hymn 661, v. 1 & 2 “They cast their nets in Galilee”

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The Gospel Gospeler People

Luke 5:1-11 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.”

When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.

Gospeler People Seated Standing, spoken by All

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The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon 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.

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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.

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 Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Lector

People

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. [In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for ____. ] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

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. [We pray for Joe, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

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.

Parish Prayers of the People Edwin Adams, Oliver Andress, Kathryn Anschutz, Pam Barbera, Len Bourland, James Bowen, David Boyett, Brian Buongiorno, Todd Burk, Scott Calhoun, Frances Campbell, George Cosmas, Carol Crossthwait, Laura Davis, Richard DeKnock, Terry Demler, Mary Jo Forbes, Robert Graham, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Anne Harper, Kyle Harris, Norma Heard, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Leta Huff, Carol Imperial, Bea Kappes, Katherine Keeling, Jeff Kunzler, John Lee, Harrison Marcus, Linda Moore, Heather Nemec, Linda Nettle, Haley Odlozil, Cynthia Ogden, Tom Park, Charles Peeler, Shannan Roeder, Thomas Russell, Mary Ann Sayer, Mason Shaffer, John Shaver, Mike Smith, Lucy Sogandres, John Stoneham, Byrd Teague, Katherine Tomko, Beverly Mitchell Tuck, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson III, Katie West, Catherine Carr Worley

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People

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

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.

[We give thanks for___.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. [We pray for all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

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

Hear our prayer.

Celebrant

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

Confession of Sin and Absolution Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All

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.

Celebrant 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.

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The Peace

Standing

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

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The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Mater ora filium

Charles Wood

Mater ora Filium (“Mother pray thy Son”) Ut post hoc exilium (“that, after this exile,”) Nobis donet gaudium (“he may grant us the joy”) Beatorum omnium. (“of all the blessed ones”) Fair maiden, who is this bairn That thou bearest in thine arm?

Sir, it is a kinges son That in Heaven above doth won.

Man to father he had none But himself, God alone, Of a maid he would be born To save mankind that was forlorn.

Mater ora Filium (“Mother pray thy Son”) Ut post hoc exilium (“that, after this exile,”) Nobis donet gaudium (“he may grant us the joy”) Beatorum omnium. (“of all the blessed ones”)

Charles Wood stands as one of the great composers of Anglican church music in the late 19th- and early 20th-century. An Irishman who spent his adult life in England including several teaching posts in Cambridge, his compositional pupils include Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells. His anthem heard today is based on an Irish folk melody and features several soloists. The anonymous text may be found in a manuscript in Oxford, and beautifully recounts the visit of the Three Kings from the perspective of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Consequently, choral settings of this text are often sung at Epiphany or during the Epiphany season.

Three kings brought him presents, Gold, myrrh and frankincense, To my Son full of might, King of kings and Lord of right.

Mater ora Filium (“Mother pray thy Son”) Ut post hoc exilium (“that, after this exile,”) Nobis donet gaudium (“he may grant us the joy”) Beatorum omnium. (“of all the blessed ones”) Fair maiden, pray for us Unto thy Son, sweet Jesus, That he will send us, of his grace, In heav’n on high to have a place.

Mater ora Filium (“Mother pray thy Son”) Ut post hoc exilium (“that, after this exile,”) Nobis donet gaudium (“he may grant us the joy”) Beatorum omnium. (“of all the blessed ones”) - Anonymous, 15th Century

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 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.

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: Sanctus and Benedictus: Hymn S 128

William Mathias

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.

Standing or kneeling

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.”

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.

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;

Celebrant and People

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 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 and 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.

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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, Celebrant and People

Sung by 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.

Fraction Anthem: Hymn S 154

David Hurd

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.

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Communion Hymn Hymn 307 “Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor”

Bryn Calfaria

Worshippers are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

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Standing or kneeling, spoken by All

Communion Hymn Hymn 707 “Take my life, and let it be”

Rockingham

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

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The Dismissal Minister People

Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

Departing Procession Hymn 537 “Christ for the world we sing”

Sung by All

Moscow

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.

Postlude Prelude in G Major, BWV 541

Johann Sebastian Bach

Bach’s Prelude in G Major is selected for this, the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany because of its vivacious, ebullient nature.

As we continue our celebration of the gifts of the Magi, we in turn commemorate the sharing of Christ’s Gospel with all the peoples of the Earth.

This prelude begins with an ascending arpeggio and also features many fast, scalar flourishes that suggest a joyful mood, always reaching further and expanding outward.

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GET CONNECTED! EPIPHANYTIDE EVENSONG & ORGAN RECITAL Featuring Philip Fillion February 6 4 p.m.

Church The Saint Michael Choir will sing beautiful music reflecting the luminosity of the Epiphany season followed by a 30 minute recital of dazzling organ music by our Assistant Director of Music, Philip Fillion.

WRITERS’ RETREAT Led by Cynthia Sample Saturday, February 19 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Parlor Writing for publication, spiritual work, therapeutic journaling, or even just for the fun of it can be lonely work. Our meetings begin with a short introduction of each other, then one of our facilitators will offer a few writing prompts. After about an hour of writing, writers will have the opportunity to share their work and solicit comments if they choose.

This group is open to all genres, all experience levels and even to all sorts of writing dreams. Come join us!

For more information, please contact Cynthia Sample, cynthia@cynthiacsample.com, or Carol Roehrig, croehrig@outlook.com.

3RD – 5TH GRADE BIBLE SKILLS CLASS Led by Madelyn Ivy Sundays, Now – February 27 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Room 220 Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Do you have questions about religion or spirituality? Then this class is for you! Come explore biblical topics that are relevant to kids in 3rd – 5th grade, while learning more about the Bible and how to find things in it. To register, or for more info, contact Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org.

ADULT FORMATION

Sundays at 10 a.m.

MATURING IN CHRIST Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa, Exodus 1: 1-19 Saint Michael Chapel This will be the first half of a two-part examination of The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa. This work was written in the late fourth century, and has long been regarded as an important milestone in Christian teaching about the spiritual life, prayer, and the interpretation of scripture.

CLASS FOR PARENTS Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Sex Education Theater

CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Led by Gayl Braymer Mondays in the Parlor 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Caregiving a loved one can be isolating and overwhelming. Our group provides confidential, loving support to those involved in caregiving. We seek to give emotional support and resource suggestions to those in need. For more information, please contact Gayl Braymer, 214-906-2170.

ORGANIZING FOR HEAVEN February 13 & 20 Room 103 10 – 10:50 a.m.

This two-part series answers questions about how to request a SMAA funeral (Feb 13) and how t o purchase a niche in our Columbarium (Feb 20). Reservation required: Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org.

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SAINT MARY’S GUILD LOCATION CHANGE Beginning Sunday, February 13!

Don’t miss those wonderful cookies, brownies and cakes!

Starting this month, SMG moves back to its traditional location in the South Entrance. Come enjoy on Sunday mornings.

PRAYER: DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?

THE ENNE AGR AM J OUR NE Y Wednesdays, Feb 9 – April 27 1 - 2:30 PM | Theater

Mary Ann Webster and Rev. Mary Lessmann facilitate this 12-week class, utilizing the DVD curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram master. Registration is required and childcare is provided with registration.

Led by Dr. Tim Smith and the Rev. Greg Pickens Sundays: 10 a.m. in the Coke Room Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 Tuesday night childcare not available Register at: saintmichael.org/adults Prayer can often lead to more questions than answers.

What is prayer? Is God listening when we pray? If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer? Does it change God’s mind or ours or both? Why does God sometimes seem close and other times far away? How can prayer be more satisfying and fruitful in our lives?

Join us for Philip Yancey’s study, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? Speaking as a fellow pilgrim, bestselling author Philip Yancey probes the heartbeat of our relationship with God through prayer, while tackling tough questions. He comes up with a fresh new approach to this timeless practice of the Christian faith.

This study is an invitation to communicate with God the Father who invites us into an eternal partnership through prayer and to be equipped for an enhanced experience of the Lenten season. Questions? Please contact Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org.

Please contact Mary Lessmann, mlessmann@saintmichael.org, with questions or for registration.

SAINTMICHAEL .ORG/ENNEAGR AM

Spiritual Direction With Dr. Elizabeth Lang and the Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer

Spiritual direction enables a person to pay attention and respond to God’s personal communication and grow in intimacy with God. The focus of spiritual direction is to help people find their center in God based on religious experience. If we allow ourselves to trust God implicitly, amazing things begin to occur.

For one-on-one Spiritual Direction, contact Hiltrude, hnussertelfer@saintmichael.org. or Elizabeth Lang, langelizabeth66@gmail.com.

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