T HE S UNDAY N EWS October 2, 2016
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Dallas, Texas 75225 214-363-5471 www.saintmichael.org
Followers of Christ, Spreading God’s Love
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Be on the lookout today for two new Sunday School classes that are getting underway at 10:00. The Rev. Bill Murray launches the Fellowship Class in Parish Hall for 30s, 40s and 50s. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles from SMU’s Perkins School of Theology will teach the Adult Bible Study in the Coke Activities Room. The Rector, Chris Girata, continues his series on The History of Global Christianity, and The Rev. Greg and Dr. Noralyn Pickens will discuss “How Close is Too Close” during their couples class in the ESD Library. There’s a place for everyone at Saint Michael. Thanks for worshiping with us today. Youth Ministry Vision and Values Blessed at 11:00. Last spring, more than 30 parents and youth volunteers gathered to discern a Mission Statement, Core Values, and ongoing goals for Youth Ministry. Today at the 11:00 worship service the outstanding work of that group will be blessed as the Youth Ministry presents their Mission Statement and guiding Values to the church. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine to be Distinguished Lecture Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt, will serve as Scholar-in-Residence beginning with the October 15 and 16 Distinguished Lecture Series, addressing “Who Am I Called to Be.” On Saturday, October 15 at 9:15, Dr. Levine will examine “The Call to Speak About the Church – Daniel in Babylon," followed by a discussion at 10:30 on “The Call to Discipleship – Mary and Martha." That session will meet in the Coke Activities Room. On Sunday, October 16, Dr. Levine will address the combined Forum and Bible Study Classes addressing “The Call to Action – Queen Esther" at 10:00 in the church. Volunteers Needed
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Park National Night Out – Tuesday, October 4. Bring the family to National Night Out at the Jubilee Park and Community Center and volunteer to make this event one of the most successful ever! National Night Out is an annual program that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Volunteer online at www.saintmichael.org/nationalnightout. "Saint Michael and All Angels has been a big part of our life together, beginning with being married in the Chapel 5 years ago and Ken becoming a member after being a lifelong Presbyterian. We have thoroughly enjoyed immersing ourselves in all parish activities and look forward to building stronger relationships with God and our friends here. We are excited about the future at Saint Michael and believe that focusing on all of the Vestry priorities will increase membership and enthusiasm for the church." — Stacey and Ken Malcomson
Parish Clergy The Reverend Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Hunter Ruffin, Associate for Mission and Outreach The Reverend Bob Johnston, Associate for Evangelism The Reverend Oliver Butler, Associate for Young Adults The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate The Reverend Rich Towers, Sunday Associate The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Sunday Associate
Parish Vestry Matt Waller, Sr. Warden Kay Whelan, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Beth Hise, Kathy Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Tom Rhodus, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J.C. Snead, Arnold Spencer, Kay Whelan, and Chris Wiley.
Worship Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - Eucharist Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - Healing Service Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - Eucharist 5:30 p.m. - Candlelight Mass Sunday Services 7:30 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, SMC 9:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II, Church 9:00 a.m. - Discovery Mass, SMC 9:15 a.m. - Joy Mass, Theater 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I, Church 11:11 a.m. - Celebration, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer and Eucharist - SMC www.facebook.com/ smaadallas www.twitter.com/smaadallas
Priest on Call If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours call 214-232-7512. Communications Card Use the card to register as a guest, make prayer requests, RSVPs, and provide information on yourself. Need Prayer Prayer Teams can pray with you after Sunday morning services. Ushers can direct you to private prayer locations. Prayer Candles A $1 donation is appreciated for lit candles in the Bishop Moore and Saint Michael Chapels.
• The By Our Love ministry is seeking a new volunteer leader to coordinate the volunteers that serve meals at AIDS Services of Dallas. Contact Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@ saintmichael.org. • Can you provide a meal on a Wednesday night for our Youth LiveWIRE meeting? Contact Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org. Nativity Pageant Tryouts Set. It’s tryout time for the Nativity Pageant. On October 9 and 16 children from the 3rd grade through 8th grade will tryout for specific parts between 12:30 – 2:30 in Room 101. Children between 3 years old and 2nd grade only need to be registered. The Nativity Pageant will be Sunday, December 18 at 11:00 in the church. Sign up online at www.saintmichael.org/nativity. Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Records Record Year – Extends Season. The season of Saint Michael’s Farmers Market has been extended with monthly markets through December. The next market will be Saturday, October 8 from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon in the north parking lot. The market closed its regular season on September 17 with more than 10,000 shoppers attending the weekly markets, averaging 500+ on a Saturday morning.
Honduras Threads Merchandise Arrives at the Book Shop. The Book Shop has new pillows and cocktail napkins from the ladies in the Honduras Threads sewing co-ops. There is a variety of angel and cross pillows in beautiful colors available and the cocktail napkins make great gifts! Honduras Threads includes more than 50 women living in rural communities outside Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, that create and market tapestries.
Book Signing at Woman's Exchange. Len Bourland and Brenda West Cockerell will sign their books at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village on Wednesday, October 5. Parishioner Len Bourland’s book, Normal is Just a Cycle on the Washing Machine, is a humorous memoir of a young mom whose Normal Cycle turns to Spin. Brenda West Cockerell’s children’s book, In Grandma’s Garden, is inspired by childhood memories in a grandmother’s garden. The book signings will be from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Woman’s Exchange. Experience Cursillo October 13 - 16. Take your faith to the next level by attending the Cursillo weekend October 13 - 16th at Camp Crucis near Granbury. You’ll come away with the tools to lead a more Christ-centered life. Register at www.DFWCursillo.org. Contact: Joe Walker jpwalkeriii@sbcglobal.net or Britt McGannon 3britt@gmail.com. Walt Humann and Fair Park’s Future – Prime Timers Program. The Prime Timers will host Walt Humann to hear about the exciting plans for the future of Dallas' historic Fair Park, Thursday, October 6, 10:30, in the Coke Activities Room. Stay for lunch, $10, with reservations by Sunday, October 2. Call Mary Davis, at 214-363-7761. P T Cruisers at the State Fair of Texas Thursday, October 20. Big Tex says “Howdy” to the P T Cruisers as they head to the State Fair of Texas. The bus leaves the church on Thursday, October 20 at 9:30. Admission is free, but you will need money for coupons, and food. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 by Sunday, October 16 to make reservations. Amistad Mission Trip Leaves Friday, October 7. The Bolivia pilgrimage will leave Friday, for a week of fun and fellowship with the children of Casa Esperanza at Amistad Mission in Bolivia. The missioners will spend time with the kids and will venture to Aramasi, a remote village that was the birth place of Amistad Mission. Keep our missioners in your prayers this week. Join Mission Outreach Leadership. Are you looking for a way to give back? Mission and Outreach is looking for dedicated people to join its Leadership Team. If interested, contact The Rev. Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org. Saint Michael’s Luncheon Wednesday, October 12 at 11:30. Longtime members, Anne Coke, Peggy Carr, Karen Wiley and Tony Briggle, will lead small group tours on “The History of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church”. This special event begins at 11:30 in the Garden Cloister. After discovering more about our history and special treasures, we will return to the Cloister for a box lunch in the garden with friends old and new. You can make a reservation online at: www.saintmichael.org/wosmluncheons. Women
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Interested in a Pilgrimage Cruise Tracing the Journeys of St. Paul? Saint Michael Rector Chris Girata will lead a pilgrimage next summer tracing the Journey’s of St. Paul through Rome, Greece, Turkey, and Malta. The cruise, from June 29 – July 12, will visit several historic and scenic destinations in the Mediterranean. Information brochures are at several locations throughout the church. Tickets Available for Saint Michael Presents Christmas Concert. Saint Michael Presents’ fall concert will feature Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble, Conspirare, on Sunday, December 11 in its acclaimed holiday concert, “Conspirare Christmas.” The concert is free, but tickets are necessary to assure adequate seating. Tickets are available at the south lanai reception desk or online at www.saintmichael. org/saintmichaelpresents. St. Mary’s Guild is Back in Business in the South Lanai. The St. Mary’s Guild is back in the South Lanai on Sunday mornings with the Donuts, Rum Cake, and other snacks. All proceeds go to Hopeful Solutions and Family Outreach. The guild is looking for more bake team members! Contact Cissy Humphrey 214-521-4314 or email stmarysguild@ yahoo.com for more information.
W E L C O M E T O S A I N T M I C H A E L
Christian Formation Sunday Mornings at 10:00 The Forum
Bible Study
Together
Fellowship Class
Church (New Location)
Coke Activities Room
ESD Library
Parish Hall
The Rev. Chris Girata leads a series on the History of Global Christianity
10/02
History of Global Christianity
History of Global Christianity Chris Girata
You Gotta Serve Somebody
How Close is Too Close?
Women in the Bible Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles
Chris Girata
10/09
Fr. Greg Pickens and Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles, Dr. Noralyn Pickens, This gathering, for Perkins School of lead a couples' series, adults in their 30s, Theology, SMU "Moments that Make 40s, and 50s, led by Couples Stronger in Fr. Bill Murray Christ"
Noralyn and Greg Pickens Remember The Honeymooners? - To the Moon Alice?
Women in the Bible Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles
Kick Off and Breakfast Bill Murray Who is Drawn From the Water?
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
Bill Murray
Children and Youth Sundays @ 10 4th and 5th Grade Blue Room - Youth Center
Childcare Story Keepers Story Telling, Age 3-5 Room 10
The Edge
Catechesis Level One Atrium (2nd Floor) and Power Library
Disciples Confirmation Class 6th Grade Theater
Catechesis Level Two
Rooms 101, 213
Spark: Activate Faith! Kindergarten - Grade 3 ESD Lobby
Youth Sunday School 7th - 12th Grades Green Room - Youth Center
The Prayers of the People
During the Prayers of the People you are encouraged to offer aloud or silently your own petitions. As you pray, please remember the following people who as of Thursday, September 29, have asked for our prayers: Peggy Baldwin, Kennedy Coke, Doris Cowling, Bill Creasey, Ken deGruy, Janet Farrow, Jody Guenther, Bernie Hartley, Liam Hawk, Ed Heath, Jim Howell, Charlotte Huthnance, Bud Hunsucker, Emily Irwin, Grace and Lynne Jordan, Kate and Dana Juett, Kristen Lambrecht, Stacey Ligon, Travis Matthews, Kathy O’Doherty, Tom Park, Jennifer Peters, Patricia Plettner, Gwen Polk, Larry Prohaska, Kathryn Miller Rabey, Randy Rekerdres, Loren Reynolds, Katy Rubarth, Ed & Sue Ruff, Judy Saunders, Campbell Scott, Pat Shaw, David Smallwood, Emmet Smith, J.C. Sterquell, Valerie Guenther Unger, Shelly Vescovo, Linda Wade, Jack Day Watson lll, Bob Wilson, and Joe Yardley. The Altar flowers are given in memory of John B. Clayton, III, Maruth Smith Donovan, The McDonough Family, The Peyton Family, Penelope McCain, Jennie Johnson Stoneham, and in thanksgiving for John, Susie and Sandy McDonough.