SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE L A S T SUN DAY AF TER PENTECOS T: CHRIS T THE K ING NOV EMBER 26, 2023
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Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel
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OUR FOCUS: Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement 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-kyle@saintmichael.org. The cover reflects the color white, used for the observance of the feast of Christ the King; this is a more celebratory color that marks the festive nature of this observance, even though the observance is not an official part of the church calendar.
FROM THE RECTOR
TODAY AT SAINT MICHAEL
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today! We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
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The Gift of the Nutcracker:
Clara: Waiting for Christmas
Led by Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel
We’ve entered an exciting phase in our church’s life with the launch of our dual capital and annual giving campaigns. Building our Future and Building the Kingdom invite us to give generously to the work of God through Saint Michael, and I hope you’ll join us! Please visit our campaign room in person or our website to learn more. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 and 16. For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23.
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Now – December 3 Gift Drop-Off
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I BELIEVE IN
angels Season 16 | Advent 2023 BECOMING TOGETHER
New Episodes Every Weekday, December 4 – 22, 2023
I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Throughout December, volunteers will be needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.
SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II 11:00 A.M. November 26, 2023 WELCOME SONG Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne. Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity. Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed over the grave And rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die Crown Him the Lord of Heav’n, enthroned in worlds above Crown Him the King to Whom is giv’n the wondrous name of Love Crown Him with many crowns, as thrones before Him fall Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all
CROWN HIM WIH MANY CROWNS
2 Crown Him With Many Crowns Author : Matthew Bridges (1851); Alterer: Godfrey Thring (1871) Tune: DIADEMATA (Elvey) Arrangement: Justin Brooks (c) Public Domain
OPENING ACCLAMATION Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 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. COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE LESSON
EZEKIEL 34:11-16, 20-24
Thus says the LORD GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the LORD GOD. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice. Therefore, thus says the LORD GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you pushed with flank and shoulder,
3 and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SONG There's a reason why the curse of sin is broken There's a reason why the darkness runs from light There's a reason why we stand here now forgiven Jesus is alive There’s a reason why we are not overtaken There’s a reason why we sing on through the night There’s a reason why our hope remains eternal Jesus is alive Praise the King He is risen Praise the King He's alive Praise the King death's defeated Hallelujah He's alive Hallelujah He's alive There's a reason why our hearts can be courageous There's a reason why the dead are made alive There's a reason why we share His resurrection Jesus is alive (oh He's alive) Praise the King He is risen Praise the King He's alive Praise the King death's defeated Hallelujah He's alive. Hallelujah He's alive Oh He's alive
PRAISE THE KING
4 The grave could not ignore it When all of heaven's roaring Hell where is your victory Death where is your sting The world could not ignore it When all the saints are roaring Hell where is your victory Death where is your sting Praise the King He is risen Praise the King He's alive Praise the King death's defeated Hallelujah He's alive Hallelujah He's alive Hallelujah He’s alive Hallelujah He’s alive Hallelujah He’s alive Corey Voss | Dustin Smith | Michael Bryce Jr. | Michael Farren © 2014 Centricity Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CentricSongs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Integrity's Alleluia! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music) Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1718120
THE GOSPEL
MATTHEW 25:31-46
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?
5 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Christ. SERMON 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.
THE REVEREND ROBIN HINKLE
6 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 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. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
7 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. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. 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. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. CONCLUDING COLLECT Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 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. 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. THE PEACE The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. OFFERTORY SENTENCE Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
8 OFFERTORY SONG
ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME
All hail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall bring forth the royal diadem and crown him Lord of all Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race ye ransomed from the fall hail him who saves you by his grace and crown him Lord of all Hail him who saves you by his grace and crown him Lord of all Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall go spread your trophies at his feet and crown him Lord of all Go spread your trophies at his feet and crown him Lord of all O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall We'll join the everlasting song and crown him Lord of all We'll join the everlasting song and crown him Lord of all CCLI Song # 25400 Edward Perronet | John Rippon | Oliver Holden Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
COMMUNION RITE II PRAYER B 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.
9 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. [ Here the Celebrant includes a proper preface ] 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: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 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.
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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 [ 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. 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. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia 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.
11 COMMUNION SONG I'm forgiven Because You were forsaken I'm accepted You were condemned I'm alive and well Your Spirit is within me Because You died And rose again I'm forgiven Because You were forsaken I'm accepted You were condemned I'm alive and well Your Spirit is within me Because You died And rose again Amazing love How can it be That You my King Would die for me Amazing love I know it's true It's my joy to honor You In all I do I honor You I'm forgiven Because You were forsaken I'm accepted You were condemned I'm alive and well Your Spirit is within me Because You died And rose again
YOU ARE MY KING
12 Amazing love How can it be That You my King Would die for me Amazing love I know it's true It's my joy to honor You In all I do I honor You You are my King You are my King Jesus You are my King Jesus You are my King Amazing love, How can it be That You my King, Would die for me Amazing love I know it's true It's my joy to honor You In all I do I honor You CCLI Song # 2456623 Billy J. Foote © 1996 worshiptogether.com songs
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 The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
13 CLOSING CHORUS
LAST VERSE OF CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
Crown Him the Lord of Heav’n, enthroned in worlds above Crown Him the King to Whom is giv’n the wondrous name of Love Crown Him with many crowns, as thrones before Him fall Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all Crown Him With Many Crowns Author : Matthew Bridges (1851); Alterer: Godfrey Thring (1871) Tune: DIADEMATA (Elvey) Arrangement: Justin Brooks (c) Public Domain
DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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This is a unique time in Saint Michael’s history—a time that urges us to act boldly! We are pleased to launch Building our Future, a historic capital campaign focused in three parts: Uniting our Community, Reinvigorating our Campus, and Investing in Education. We are making a big investment in our community, in our campus, and in our impact in the city and the world. Join us as we prepare Saint Michael to make an even greater impact in the future, extending the love of Christ to all.
WAYS TO GIVE Caroline Moore
Director of Advancement For further information, contact Caroline Moore at cmoore@saintmichael.org or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.
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Annual Giving Campaign Giving to our annual stewardship campaign, Building the Kingdom, is an essential practice that supports Saint Michael’s shared mission and ministry, including our growing staff, campus, and programs. While essential to our operations, giving annually is an incredibly important spiritual discipline. An annual gift represents our stewardship of the time, talents, and treasures that God gives freely to each one of us. Giving back to God’s work through Saint Michael is a sign of gratitude and a key part of deepening our discipleship identity. It’s our turn to invest in our future. As you evaluate your annual stewardship gift, we also ask you to please join us in Building our Future.
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Michele & Shad Rowe
Tiffany & Reed Standly
Shannon & Craig Werthmann
Tina & Dan Stansbury
The Wiggins Family
Christie & Clayton Rodriguez Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau
Mary & Arnold Spencer
Mary Ann & Keller Webster
CiCi & Giffen Weinmann
Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley
The Joan Stansbury Family
Jennifer & Thomas Russell
LaRee & Alan Stein
Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur
Tricia & Tom Stewart
Eve & Blake Wiley
Jack Rubarth
Ginger Sager
John Bergner & Chuck Stewart
Erica & Charlie Sartain
Brian Stock
Laurie & Joe Sando
Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier
Kay & Leo Whelan
Paige Wilbur
Karen & Jim Wiley
Harriet Stoneham
Caroline & Tony Wilks
Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf
Lauren & Stephen Swann
Kathleen & Taylor Wilson
Sally & Chris Schupp
Laura & Paul Talbot
Kristi & Scott Wilson
Diana Sears
Madalyn Teal
Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck Dick & Nita Scholtz
Cathy & Tom Schulz
Caroline Summers Susan TaCito
Elizabeth Williams
Kelly & John Wilson
Sally & Ross Taylor
Sherry & Robert Wilson
Marillyn & Gus Seeberger
Ellen & Howard Templin
Carol Windham
Rob See
Cinda Thoma
Sudie & Gordon Worsham
Tig Thompson
Lucy Wrubel
Linda & Les Secrest
Donna Tenney
Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp
Michelle & Stewart Thomas
Sally & Scott Shafer
Lee & David Thompson
Elizabeth & John Selzer
Barbara & Michael York
Ali & Justin Treaster
Jeanie & Stuart Sikes
Kelly & Michael Reddell
Kathy & John Yeaman
Nancy Wilson
Carolyn Wittenbraker Laura Worsham
Sheryl & Phil Wylie
Betsy & Bennett Cullum Betsy Hardy Maria & Richard D’Antoni Electra & Jeff Harelson Susan & Scott Davis Marianne & Michael Harmuth Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Anne Harper Maureen & Robert Decherd Nancy & Howell Harralson Janet & Lee Dettra Amanda & Neil Harris Leslie & George Diamond Zoe & Todd Hart Saint Michael would like to thank the following Elaine & Dennis Disney Judy & Joe Hawley parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Kathy Hayes Melvyn Douglas Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Kay & Robert Dozier Kay & Steve Head Lynn & Bob Abbott Susan Buddendorf Nancy & Lowell Duncan Liz & Jeff Helfrich Sandy & Mark Ables Steve Burk Cynthia Dutter Mary & David Henderson Lydia & Bill Addy Pam Busbee John Ellerman Joannie & Chuck Hensley Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Julie & Chuck Butterworth Liz Ann Ellinor Beverly & Richard Herrscher Julie Albert Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Joyce & Mike Ernst Michael Hill Julie & Mike Allen Anne & Michael Caffey Joan Faubion Robin & Scott Hinkle Joseph Alwyn Joseph Cahoon Pauline & Steve Fellows Sarah Hobbs Chris & Paul Anderson Mary Agnes Cain Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Ann & Lee Hobson Mary & Jerry Andrlik Louise Caldwell Sarah & Tom Fenton Carrie & Tom Hoffman Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Lauren Callon Terese Finitzo Maggie Hoffman Margaret Badgett Lynne & Bob Campbell Wendy Finley Sam Hoffman Betty & Jimmy Baird Edna & Mark Cannata Libby & Mark Flory Barbara Hollis Elizabeth Baker Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon Charlotte & John Flowers Kathryn & Bard Hoover Mary & George Baldwin Peggy Carr Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Mary Louise & David Hopson Pam Barbera Carol & Dick Carrington Debbie & David Fosdick Ingrid & Carter Houghton Susan Barnicoat Melissa & James Carry Dru Francis Helen & Jon Houp Kay & Rick Barry Cindy & Jay Carter Kathryn & Jim Francis Ann & Frank Houseman Hong & Jim Bass Becky & Mike Casey Bonita Frederick Elizabeth & Todd Howard Steve Beckham Merrilee & Michael Cate Judy Friedel Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Amsler & Don Bell Rachel & Aaron Cathey Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Sandra Hughes Monique & Tom Black Margaret Cervin Ruthie Garrett Cindy & Tom Hughes Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon Betsy & Jim Chambers Cindy & Kevin Gill Donna & Rob Hull Kalita & Ed Blessing Suzanne & Lance Charriere Marcia Gillen Bea & Walt Humann Laura & Dan Boeckman Charles Chernosky Dare & Dale Gillette Nell Anne Hunt Martha & Wade Bogdon Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Eric Gilmour Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Susan & David Boldrick Coley Clark Nicole & Chris Girata Susan Tucker & Jim Huth Phyllis & John Boone Kendall & Craig Clark Mimi & Pax Glenn Layne Jackson Allison & Chris Bovard Gail & Bob Clark Carol & Mark Goglia Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Jim Bovard Carolyn Cochran Margaret & Smokey Goodrich Susan & Gene Johnson Tom & Dianna Bowen Anne Coke Pagett & Mike Gosslee Bob Johnston Rachel & Ken Brannon Judy Cole Jo & Joe Goyne Patricia Jones Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Jean & George Coleman Robert Graham Susan Jones Gayl & Bill Braymer Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Sue & Andrew Gray Carolyn & Pete Joost Marla & Tony Briggle Leslie & George Conant Grace-anne & David Greenblatt Kate Juett Margaret & Dave Briggs Judy & Eric Conner Jane & Greg Greene Barbara & Peter Kandel Adele Broughton Squeaky & Paul Connolly Hannah & Michael Gresham Mary & Steve Kardell Mary Brouillette Laura Coomes Louise & Guy Griffeth Kathy & Kevin Kelley Ginger Brown Katy & Michael Cosby Whitney & Jay Grogan Mary Ellen & William Kendall Sharon & Ron Brown Harriet & Ralph Cousins Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Leslie & Ed Kennedy Rosamond Brown Ann Marie Cowdrey Eunice Hamlin Susan & Richard Kibbey Gail & Jim Browne Amy Youngquist & David Cowling Joanne Hardaway Barbara & Jerry King Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Gina & Barry Craig Molly & William Hardy Eugenia & Frank-Paul King
Wendy & Edward King Tricia & Mark Monfrey Liz Respess Susan TaCito Marcia & Mark King Patti & John Monger Debbie & Tom Rhodus Laura & Paul Talbot Cervin Ann& and Dyer Kristin Kline Kaysie & Harold Montgomery JeffMargaret & Darrel Rice Sally RossBob Taylor Betsy andRichard Jim Chambers Sally B. Teal Earnest Kate & Ryan Kneipper Caroline & Doug Moore Janie Madalyn Melinda & Mark Knowles Mary Morgan Jim Richards Ellen & Howard Templin Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman Julie and Steven Eggers Patty & Randy Kob Christi & Cory Morrow Phil Ritter Cinda Thoma Charles Chernosky Ellerman Rob & Tom Kyle Suellen & Ken Murchison Christie Rodriguez MichelleJohn & Stewart Thomas Chestnut Stacy Chris Elliston Mersine & Steve Ladik Sandra & Larry Nance JulieCroft & Paul Rogers Gailand Thomas Saint Michael would like to thank the following Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Jennifer & Noble Nash Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Tig Thompson Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide and Chase Erickson parishioners of the &2024 Jason Lambfor their support Kennie Johnyear: Neal Michele & Shad Rowe Dixey Thornton and Bob Clark DebraAnn and&Thomas Cynthia Lane Diane & Jack Nealon AmandaGail Dake & Chris Rowley Mary George Erickson Till Sara Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Elizabeth & John Lang Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Jackand Rubarth Carolyn Tilley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ables Melisa Bray Bettina & Herman Lang Byron Neuhoff Susan RickMark Russell Frances &Joan BuzzFaubion Tompkins Jeane&and Clayton LeAnne & Bob Jan & Tom Jennifer & Thomas Russell Sue Tritschler Lydia and Langholz Bill Addy Gayl andNewsome Bill Braymer Bonnie Cobb Anita and David Feherty Mary Ann & Allen Diana GeoffTony Newton Ginger Sager Jo Tuck Leslie and NassiLassiter Agouridis Marla& and Briggle Anne Coke Pauline and Steve Fellows Chuck Lathem Hank Nichols Cynthia Sample Cindy Turner Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Karen Lawrence Carrie & Robert Nicoud Mardie & Alan Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska JudySchoellkopf Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Kathy GaryPaul Lawrence Cathy & Tom Schulz Fallon & Robie Vaughn Chris&and Anderson Mr. andCarol Mrs.Oakes Phillip Brooks Jr. Jean and George Coleman Terese Finitzo Mary & Russ Lessmann Anne & Blair Oden Sally & Chris Schupp Tish & Matthew Visinsky Mary and Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Kimberly JoeSears ColonnettaAndy Smith Wendy Walters Finley Paula Lewis-Patterson Becky & Ron Odlozil Carolyn and & Jack & Paul von Wupperfeld Philip K. Armour Ginger Brown Georgia & Larry Ley Christine & Kurt Oesterling & Lesand Secrest Denton WalkerFitts Cristie Linda Columbus Clayton Roberts Cathy Jerri&Ann and Stuart Gordon Arnold Rosamond Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Liz OliphantBrown Rob See Kathy & Gary Wall Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Michael Long Roband Parks Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Kathleen & Jay Wallace Meg Badgett Victoria Stuart Brown Harriet and&Ralph Cousins Charlotte and Waller John Flowers Heather Lorch Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Carol Roehrig Fred Seipp Mary & Matt Betty and Jimmy Baird Bart Brown Prudence & John Mackintosh Sue & Bob Patton Elizabeth & JohnM. Selzer Barbara Ms. Michele Crick Mary &JoRoy andWashburn Bart Forbes Krystal Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Gail &and Bill Madden Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Sara Shanley Pam Watkins Hunter Crow Lou Fouts Jeanie Gray-Leigh PeelerBumpas Brenda & Van Sheets Connie Webb Mary and Madeley George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Betsy andShepherd Bennett Cullum Dru Francis Marti Mahaffey Kittye & Bill Peeler Burton Sarah & Russell Weinberg Mrs. Pam Barbera Pamela Busbee Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Holly & Carlos Pena Betty RobRick Shiels CiCi & Giffen Ginny&and Currey BonitaWeinmann Frederick Joan&and JimMalin Barklow Julie and Chuck Amy Peter Katherine & BobButterworth Penn Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Martha Wells Mason and Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Ted Manikas Mary Ruth & Jim Perkins Linda & Ellis Skinner Shannon & Craig Werthmann Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan Garrett Catherine Marrs Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Ann &and LeeJosiah SlatonDaniel Kay &Ruthie Leo Whelan Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Joni Martin Heidi & Tim Perry Anne & Randy Ann &and JimDan White Kerri Slaughter Davis Teddie Garrigan HenryPerson Cadle, Jr. MariaChristy & DavidBednar Martin Teresa Jinny Smith Julia & Bill Whitsitt Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison Pamela Germany Alex Martindale Kathryn & Craig PetersCaffey Julie Smith Donell & Phillip Wiggins Christy and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catherine Tom Dean Dr.Nancy and Mrs. Kevin Gill Sissy & Mike Massad Sally & Chris Pfeiffer Connie and Smith Wilbur Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Mary Massengale Emily & John Phillips Jeanneand & J.C. SneadDecker Paige Debra Michael Dare andWilbur Dale Gillette Katherine Michael Louise Caldwell Bonnie &and David MastinBlachly Noralyn & Greg Pickens Kim & Jim Snyder Karen & Jim Wiley Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Carolyn &Steve Michael McBee Mollieand & Paul Sharon Spalding Caroline Wilks Black Shelly ScottPin Calhoun Terry and Mark Demler Carol andWilliams Mark Goglia Pam McCallum Sallie Plummer Mary & Arnold Spencer Elizabeth Amy and Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Vicki & Justin McCarty Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Karen &Julia Rand Spencer Kelly John WilsonGray Denegre Sue&and Andrew Chris and& Diana Blackman Melissa Don McCoy SandraLauren & RickCallon Porter Tiffany & Reed Standly Kristi & Scott Wilson Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Reggie & John McFarland Walter Joan Stansbury Nancy Wilson Kalita and Ed Blessing Lynne andPowell Bob Campbell Elaine and Stansbury Dennis Disney Jane&and Greg Greene Linda & John McFarland Bill Power Tina & Dan Sherry Robert Wilson Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon Sharon & Bill McGannon Pat & Claude Prestidge LaReeand & Alan SteinDonnelly Ninaand Works Sterling Brendan Shelley Guion Gregg Mr. and &Mrs. Edward Bogel JudyPrice Canon Suzanne Patrick McGee Carol Chuck Stewart & John Bergner Sheryl & Phil Wylie Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Melanie Dianne & Hervey Tricia & Tom Stewart Sherry & Mark Yeaman Katherine andMcGill Darren Boruff Carol and RichardPriddy Carrington Melvyn Douglas Bill &and Lisa Griffin Jane & Ray McGowen Deena & Barry Pryor Brian Stock Barbara Michael York Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson and Reed Carroll Diane McGrath Beth & J. Puckett DrewChris & John Stull DuFour Diana and Andrew *as of 11/15/2023Grosso Tom &and Dianna Bowen Cindy&and Carter Victoria Hunter McGrath Lutetia JackJay Raley Caroline Summers Ann Dunbar Jody Guenther Gretchen Kelly & Michael Reddell Lauren & Stephen Swann Kathy andMcKenzie David Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. &Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Lucy McRae Vollet Annie & Wade Reece Cindi Sam Swanson Ken and Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Rebecca & Stephen Miller Paula Calise & Bill Reed PattiCynthia & Tom Swiley Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey
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WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL
Art and Spirituality
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Christmas Shopping at the Exchange 5 Highland Park Village | 5 - 7 PM
9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel
10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room
Enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village. The store will be decked out for Christmas and yes, you can shop! Exchange proceeds help fund the WOSM Gifts Committee.
The festival begins with an Advent -themed Joy service with a performance by the Cherub Choir and includes the appearance of an extra special guest: St Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.
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Sunday Tables Now – December 17th As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season by purchasing tax-deductible cards that you can share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gift provides tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays. The 2023 beneficiaries are: • Amistad Bolivia Youth Houses: Therapeutic houses for the youth of Amistad experiencing the effects of deep trauma and other mental health issues. • Tela Honduras Mission: The mission team provides flouride and Bible Study resources to the children in the barrios of Tela and the students of Espiritu Santos Episcopal School.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES ARE LIVE ONLINE! saintmichael.org/construction-impact
Christmas Flower Memorials
Honor a loved one by making a Christmas Flower Memorial donation. Make your donation today!
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Lessons & Carols ADVENT
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Sunday, December 10
Nativity Pageant 9 AM • Church
Holiday Market
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Saturday, December 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Klyde Warren Park | 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
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Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Adults
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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Sundays at 10 a.m.
“The Gift of the Nutcracker” Now – December 17 | Coke Room Led by the Dr. Tim Smith In The Gift of the Nutcracker, author and pastor Matt Rawle takes a look at this Christmas classic in a new way—through the lens of faith. As he explores the story, he helps us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom Christ came to establish. Please join us as a part of your Advent and Christmas journey.
AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL
Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster 10 a.m. – Noon | Thursdays, Now – December 7 | Parlor Carol Osborne writes, “Admittedly, establishing and maintaining both a hopeful and realistic vision of the aging process... challenges the best of us.” Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan at deeganchicke@aol.com.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
December 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Coke Room Register by December 3 | $12
ADVENT RETREAT
December 9 | 9 a.m. – Noon Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel Led by the Rev. Barkley Thompson This retreat will be facilitated by popular author and blogger the Rev. Barkley Thompson, rector of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The retreat will focus on Barkley’s new book, “How Can We Know the Way?: Reflections on Belief, Salvation, and Eternal Life.” In the book, Barkley tackles issues that many Christians have traditionally been afraid to question. Participants will receive a copy of the book prior to the retreat. Copies will be handed out at the retreat. Scan the QR code to sign up.
Children & Family
saintmichael.org/cfm Children and Family Ministry provides parents and children, ages 0 – 5th grade, with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faithful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming throughout the year allows families to deepen their connection with each other, God, and the Saint Michael community.
NATIVITY PAGEANT SIGN-UPS Ages 3 – 2nd grade
Calling all children ages 3 – 2nd grade! Sign up to participate in this year’s Nativity Pageant. Everyone who signs up will receive a part based on your age or grade. Scan the code to sign up! Please contact this year’s Nativity Pageant Director, Shelby Hendryx shendryx@saintmichael.org for any questions.
The Doctor of Homeless Signs, SMU’s Willie Baronett, will show his cross-country documentary of buying and collecting cardboard signs from the homeless across America. Reservations required, includes lunch. For questions and to register, please contact Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440.
NEW BOOKSHOP HOURS:
The Bookshop will be closed the week of Thanksgiving and will re-open on Sunday, November 27th with new hours: Wednesdays: Sundays:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Mission & Outreach
For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach.
JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER I Believe in Angels Sunday Tables Now – December 3
I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and All Angels and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Volunteers are needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families. For more info, please contact Zoe Hart at zhart@me.com or Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com.
HEART OF GIVING
Read about the beneficiaries of Heart of Giving for 2023 below. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays from November 7 – December 17. Tela, Honduras Mission For fourteen years, every February a group of Saint Michael missionaries returns to Tela, Honduras, to work and worship in partnership with Espiritu Santo, an Episcopal Church and day school. In the local barrios as well as at church, we work with parishioners and senior class members to provide more than 350 children with fluoride treatments, along with toothbrushes and toothpaste, to fit over 200 adults with reading glasses and sunglasses, and to engage more than 450 students in Christian education, which includes storytelling, singing, and crafts. Amistad, Bolivia Youth Houses Since 2000, Saint Michael has supported the orphaned children and adolescents of Villa Amistad in Cochabamba, Bolivia, helping to successfully bring them to independent living through life in transitional youth houses. During the pandemic, the adolescents were particularly affected by the isolation of quarantine. Our support will help them receive the educational, medical, spiritual, and emotional support they need to overcome their traumatic past.
AMISTAD BOLIVIA YOUTH MISSION TRIP Registration open now.
The trip, led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle and the Saint Michael Youth Minister, Sam Moore, takes place from July 29 – August 8 of 2024 at Villa Amistad in Bolivia. For more information, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.
TELA HONDURAS MISSION TRIP February 17 – 24, 2024
Saint Michael will send a team to Tela, Honduras February 17-24 of 2024, as we continue our longtime work in this community. The team provides fluoride treatments for children and vision screenings and reading glasses for seniors. The team also leads Christian Education in the barrios of Tela and at Espiritu Santos Episcopal School. The team may also do painting and/or construction projects. For more info, please contact George Baldwin gbinvest@swbell.net.
NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES NDSM ADVENT CALENDAR FOOD DRIVE Grocery bags with the Advent calendar will be available at church entrances on November 26th. Please participate in the 24-day Advent journey and return food to the South entrance the first week of January. Parishioners will have the opportunity to learn about food insecurity, pray for the people impacted by hunger, and serve North Dallas Shared Ministries while counting down the days until Christmas.
STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE December 3 – 19 Final drop-off date: December 19
This year we will be sharing Christmas joy with our friends at Stephen C. Foster Elementary through our first annual toy drive for the students grades PreK through 6th grade! We hope all Saint Michael parishioners will consider donating new toys (cost limit $35) toward our goal of collecting 500 toys. Families are especially encouraged to shop together so that our young members may bring a new toy to share with our neighbors. This drive is a joint effort of Mission and Outreach, Children’s and Family Ministries, and Saint Michael Episcopal School. Collection boxes will be placed in church and school entrances, an in the Sunday School Hallway. C. en to:
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