the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
November 2017
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Evening with the Bishop at ESD
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Distinguished Lecture Series Eric Law
Hope in Caregiving
Vestry Meeting
Farmers Market
Thanksgiving Holiday Church Offices Closed
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This past month has seen a lot of momentum at Saint Michael: Annual giving is off to a great start, major projects for the Refresh project are nearing completion, new mid-week adult groups are flourishing, and our children are more active than they’ve been in years! Years ago, when I was active in Cursillo and Happening, we used to say, “The best is yet to come!” That’s how I feel about Saint Michael! At the end of October, we celebrated work that we have done together this fall and began to look toward 2018. We elected new vestry and diocesan leadership at our Parish Meeting and began to dream about the kind of church we are becoming. It’s natural for churches to look back and fondly remember a time gone by, but what we are doing now is looking forward – and I don’t take that for granted. Saint Michael may be approaching its 75th anniversary (that will be in 2020), but we are not resting on our laurels. There has been amazing work done together in this church, but so much is left to do. The creativity and vision I sense in the leadership of this church excites me and I’m proud to be a part of it. As we look ahead, I’m reminded of the sermon The Rev. Mary Lessmann gave before our Parish Meeting. She spoke about the process of building cathedrals: Those who make the plans and begin to build are rarely ones who get to see the finished product. Instead, they begin their work knowing that they will only be a part of the journey. Those leaders and dreamers do all they continued on page 19
Vestry and Diocesan Convention Delegates Elected at Parish Meeting Five new Vestry members and delegates and alternates to the 2018 Diocesan Convention were elected at the Parish meeting on Sunday, October 29. The new Vestry members, serving three year terms beginning January 1, are: • • • • •
John Ellerman Jane Green Jay Lipscomb Kyle Moore Anna Paccone
They succeed Eric Conner, Mark Demler, Kathy Kelley, J.C. Snead, and Margaret Spellings whose terms expire in January. Delegates elected to three year terms as Diocesan Convention delegates are Terry Demler, J.C. Snead, and Scott Wilson. Alternates serving in the following order are Heather Lorch, Blair Oden, and Jack Rubarth. They will begin their service with the convention in the fall of 2018. Following the election, the Rector, Chris Girata, updated the significant initiatives that are underway in the parish including: the 2018 Stewardship Campaign, the new technology solutions and member portal, formation and music programs, the campus planning following release of the Preston Center Task Force report, and our membership and evangelism actions. You can view the Rector’s report online at saintmichael.org.
I Believe in Angels
I Believe In Angels Kicks Off The Season Of Giving Benefiting Children and Seniors In Jubilee Park “I Believe in Angels” is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park. Saint Michael families donate Christmas gifts which are used to build a holiday toy store at the Jubilee Park and Community Center. Jubilee Park families are required to volunteer in the community throughout the year to participate in the shopping experience. Last year, Saint Michael parishioners made Christmas wishes come true for nearly 200 children and 110 senior citizens through generous donations.
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Please “adopt” angels from the tables located by the Parlor or near Saint Michael Chapel on Sundays beginning November 5. Gifts must be returned by December 8. We invite you to participate and minister to these families in the true spirit of Christmas. Volunteers are also needed to work the Angel tables on Sundays, to help sort gifts at The Jubilee Center on Friday, December 15 and to help with the family shopping day on Saturday, December 16. For more information, please contact Nancy Moore at nancystahlamoore@yahoo. com or Maria Martin.
Heart of Giving
The Good Samaritan Fund
Administered by Saint Michael’s clergy, the Good Samaritan Fund provides non-judgmental assistance and hope to non-parishioners in need.
Tela Honduras Mission Trip
For more than a decade Saint Michael parishioners have spent a week in Tela, Honduras and surrounding communities providing Christian education, dental care, and overall hygiene programs to area school children. The teams also repair, restore, or build community projects.
Amistad Bolivia Mission Trip
The Heart of Giving Benefits Saint Michael Outreach Ministries Spread the spirit of the season with a Heart of Giving offering to Mission and Outreach ministries acting as God’s hands in the world. When you make tax-deductible gifts in honor of friends, business associates, or family members, you will receive Heart of Giving acknowledgment cards to give the people on your Christmas list. Each card describes how your gift in that person’s honor provides tangible benefits for the Mission and Outreach initiatives of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. In 2016 the Mission and Outreach Leadership Committee made the determination that in order to allow all ministries to benefit from the Heart of Giving, there would be a 3-year rotation of giving to the ministries. Further, as the Heart of Giving funds are the only ones offered to The Good Samaritan Fund, it would be a permanent recipient. Therefore, the following ministries will be recipients of The Heart of Giving 2017:
Saint Michael and All Angels supports Casa Esperanza at the Amistad Mission’s La Villa providing a home and hope to abandoned and abused children of Cochabamba, Bolivia. In addition to funds, our parishioners each year travel to Bolivia to work with the children.
Honduras Threads Mission Trip
A micro-lending ministry of Saint Michael, women of Tegucigalpa, Honduras learn valuable skills and are empowered to define their own future.
Please look for the tables that will be set up beginning on Sunday, November 26th through December 17th and go online to purchase your Heart of Giving cards to give family and friends during the Christmas season while supporting important Mission and Outreach initiatives of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Five cards will be provided per $25 donation and may be picked up at the Heart of Giving table or at the south lanai reception desk during the week. All donations must be made prior to December 31.
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Veteran’s Day
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Adult Formation - Retreats and Lectures Advent Quiet Day with The Rev. Jane Patterson, Ph.D. Saturday, December 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tickets $10 Coke Activities Room
Founder and executive director of the Kaleidoscope institute, which provides resources to equip church leaders to create sustainable churches and communities.
Holy Currencies and Cycle of Blessings
Saturday, November 11 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Tickets are $10 per person register online or email adult@saintmichael.org Teaching Sunday, November 12 in the Forum, 10:00 a.m. in the Saint Michael Chapel, no reservations
The Power of the Story Hear, learn and engage with three outstanding speakers – Anne Lamott, N.T. Wright, and Amos Yong at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology Fall Convocation on Creative Communication: The Power of the Story, November 13 and 14. Plenaries and a workshop will focus on creative communication as it applies to preaching, writing, storytelling, and sharing the gospel in this age of soundbites. Register for the Convocation at smu.edu/Perkins/Events/ FallConvocation2017.
A Blessed and Costly Listening Many people say that they wish they would get as clear a message from God as characters in the Bible seem to get: a voice speaking our own language straight into our ears, “Do this, do that.” But is there really such a big difference between then and now? The opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke present several people of different ages and stations in life, each of them startled by the unexpected sense of a life-altering call from God: Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, John the Baptist, Anna, Simeon, Jesus. They answer with their ordinary lives as parent, priest, worker, prophet, widow, neighbor. This half-day retreat will engage the stories of these ancestors as they struggle to understand what they are called to, how much it will change them, and how much they will gain and lose along the way. Their doubts, fears, and courage challenge us to pay attention to the nudges, hints, desires, and invitations that draw us into the larger purposes of God in our own day. Jane Patterson is Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Community Care at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, and one of the authors of Calling All Years Good: Christian Vocation Throughout Life’s Seasons. Her previous work has concerned the role of metaphor in Paul’s letters, Keeping the Feast: Metaphors of Sacrifice in 1 Corinthians and Philippians.
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Warden’s Corner
Eric Conner, Sr. Warden
As we head into the closing months of 2017, I wanted to update the parish on the fabulous work to date on our organizational initiatives and respective road maps. For those who were at the Parish Meeting, the Rector outlined some “early wins” resulting from the efforts to date including:
• Technology Initiative Development of an online member portal which allows for profile updates and access to giving history.
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Remarkables Initiative – Initial development of the storyline for what makes Saint Michael unique and remarkable so that members can deliver a consistent evangelical message to welcome the disconnected or disengaged.
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Formation Initiative – Addition of Children’s Chapel as a new Formation experience and identification of direct staffing needs (which are rolled into the Stewardship efforts).
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Music Initiative – Establishment of new choir norms, introduction of children involvement in the Sunday services, and coordination of an SMU Compline service on Sunday nights.
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Campus Planning Initiative – Set the initial vision and plan in concert with the desires of the parish (based on the survey) and the needs of the greater community.
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Member Integration Initiative – Set up the Welcome Center, expanded the greeter program, and developed a framework for how our church can effectively welcome and integrate visitors.
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High Performance Staff Initiative – Streamlined organizational chart, created HR committee and established better systems for performance evaluation and development.
These are just tidbits of the larger body of work. I am enormously grateful to the Vestry, Staff and Clergy for their efforts. Please take time to read more at www.saintmichael. org/imperatives. Separately, the Stewardship efforts (thanks to Caroline Marak and her team) are off to a great start. Our target is a 10% increase in overall giving, so that we may directly support current operations while expanding our efforts in Youth, Music, and Membership. Many parishioners have commented how much they appreciate the specific metrics and guidance provided in the pledge letter and overall campaign. Finally, I want to congratulate our new Vestry members and Diocesan Convention delegates and alternates. I am humbled and enthusiastic about the energy, talents and passion of the collective group. Saint Michael and All Angels is privileged to have such willing and capable members! As always, we are very interested in your feedback, so please feel free to engage with members of the Staff, Clergy, or Vestry. Alternatively, you can email vestry@saintmichael. org with any specific comments or questions.
Eric Conner, Sr. Warden
Make your 2018 Pledge online at saintmichael.org/give or pick up a 2018 Stewardship card at several locations throughout the church.
For Your Information Saint Michael People on the Move Lowell Duncan will step into the newly created role of Director of Legacy Planning on January 1. This position will work closely with The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care, and Caroline Marak, Stewardship Manager. The essential concept behind this position is to develop relationships with families and individuals connected to Saint Michael and to help them plan for ways to include the church as they enter new phases in their lives. Steve Haal will be the next Director of Communications on January 1. Steve will be working 20 hours a week on some long range plans for the remainder of the fall. Steve comes to Saint Michael with a background in communications consulting. He served as Director of Communications at Church of the Incarnation for close to a decade. Don Martin, the Director of Facilities, has left Saint Michael after serving in that role for just over two years. Rob Baber, the Director of Operations, and Tom Stewart, Chair of Buildings and Grounds, are beginning a search process for a new Director of facilities.
Senior Living Center Going Up Near Saint Michael
Peggy Carr Honored by Dallas Historical Society Parishioner Peggy Carr will be honored by the Dallas Historical Society at a banquet Thursday, November 9 at the Fairmont Hotel. Peggy will be recognized for her Volunteer Community Leadership at the society’s annual Awards for Excellence in Community Service. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is the oldest organization in Dallas County committed to preserving the history of the region, and presenting it to the public in innovative and informative ways.
Saint Michael Christmas Ornament Available in the Book Shop The Saint Michael 2017 Christmas ornament has arrived in the Book Shop!! The ornament, designed by parishioner and choir member Susan Johnson, features three children choristers as a harbinger of the new generation of leadership guiding the musical excellence in the church.
Ever wondered what is that big building being constructed on Sherry Lane north of the Saint Michael campus? It’s HarborChase of the Park Cities, an all-inclusive luxury senior community with assisted living and memory support. “At HarborChase even though we will not open for several months, we want to introduce ourselves as a good neighbor and be proactive in our community. We want to help Saint Michael and All Angels by offering our support, and involvement with your programs, events and special interests and causes,” said Glenda Orvin, Director of Sales.
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For Your Information Rector, Chris Girata Guest Chaplain at the U. S. Congress Our Rector, The Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata, was Guest Chaplain at the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, October 24, and delivered the prayer opening the session. Congressman Jeb Hensarling, a Saint Michael parishioner, invited Fr. Girata to serve as Guest Chaplain. The Rector’s prayer follows: Gracious God, we thank you for the gift of this life and ask your blessing upon the world you have made. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble. Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will. Guide all who govern and hold authority in this nation, and kindle in every heart the true love of peace. Make our lives a sign of your love to this broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair. Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all your children are united one to another, may be so transformed by your grace, that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven. All this we ask in the name of God, our creator, redeemer, and sustainer. Amen.
“Tink” Moir Named Volunteer of the Year The Friends of the University Park Library has named Saint Michaelite Elizabeth “Tink” Moir the Diane Galloway Volunteer of the Year. In presenting the award, Friends president Amy Wessner said, “Tink was the obvious choice, there was no other competition.” Tink, who is 90, shows up nearly every Saturday to check in books and return them to the shelves. Her volunteer heart is dedicated to Saint Michael as well. She is an active member of the Women of Saint Michael and serves as an Extended Care Cook for parishioners in need. Tink Moir receives the Volunteer of the Year award from Friends president Amy Wessner
Parishioners Lead Komen Anniversary Luncheon Parishioner Gigi Hill Lancaster was chair of the 35th Anniversary Luncheon of Susan G. Komen on September 27 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. More than 500 supporters joined in celebrating the accomplishments of the world’s largest breast cancer organization. The Rev. Mary Lessmann delivered the invocation and parishioner Meredith Land was the Mistress of Ceremonies.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, Fr. Girata, and Congressman Jeb Hensarling
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Recently the organization announced grants of nearly $31 million to fund 98 breast cancer research programs, more than $3.3 million of which goes to Texas research institutions.
The Women of Saint Michael The Women of Saint Michael Luncheon Wednesday, November 8 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Women of Saint Michael 2018 Grant Program
The Gifts Committee is now accepting applications for 2018 grants. WOSM grant funds are available for non-profit agencies serving the critical needs of residents primarily in the Dallas area. Generated funds are distributed principally through sales activity of the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange as well as from proceeds of annual Parish events hosted by WOSM. The Gifts Committee is guided by the spirit of giving expressed in Matthew 25: 35-36, “ For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.” If you know of an agency that meets the criteria, please encourage them to apply for a grant. Recipients for 2017 grants totaled $237,000. Applications are due on Monday, November 13. More information and the grant application can be found at www.saintmichael.org/women.
Tory Burch Event to benefit Women of Saint Michael Wednesday, November 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please join us at the Tory Burch store in Highland Park Village to shop and raise money for Women of Saint Michael outreach. 20% of our purchases will be distributed through the Gifts Committee. Last year, we raised $2,000 at this event!
A White House Christmas Book Signing – St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Christmas at the White House is one of the grandest celebrations of the year and Laura Dowling was responsible for making it happen during the Obama administration. She will be at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village Tuesday, November 14 to sign her book, A White House Christmas between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. Her book takes one behind-the-scenes of the complex, yearlong planning process of creating some of the most innovative and ambitious homemade displays ranging from floral vases of sugar to robotic versions of the First Family dogs. In addition to detailing her White House experiences, Ms. Dowling will share advice and ideas for planning holiday displays for your home including step-by-step instructions for recreating some of the original White House holiday designs.
Royal Cook Brings Tasty Recipes to Woman’s Exchange Learn to make “palace-worthy” dishes in your kitchen and meet Former Royal Chef Darren McGrady at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Wednesday, November 29. Chef McGrady, personal chef to Princess Diana, will be at the Exchange from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. to sign his book, The Royal Chef at Home: Easy Season Entertaining. After cooking in Buckingham Palace, and Winsdor and Balmoral Castles for royalty from around the world, Chef McGrady says “For me it is about beauty, nourishment, friendship, and love. While I like to cook for myself, it is sharing food with family and friends that brings me the greatest satisfaction.” Especially for the holidays, his cookbook is organized by seasons including, Thanksgiving for a crowd, Christmas celebrations, Valentines for two, proper Sunday dinners, Mother’s Day, and “fire up the grill.” St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange is located at 5 Highland Park Village. 9
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Overview Wanted: Greeters and Welcome Center Volunteers
Three Tales of Christmas Sunday, December 3 7:00 p.m. Church Storytelling is a wondrous and meaningful part of the holiday season. In “Three Tales of Christmas,” Cantus reimagines beloved stories through familiar carols alongside new holiday classics. Featuring narrated passages from such classic holiday tales as A Christmas Carol, Gift of the Magi, and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, “Three Tales of Christmas” reminds us of the meaning and joy of the season with fresh perspective and just the right amount of nostalgia. Hailed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” and winner of the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America, Cantus is acknowledged around the world for its programmatic versatility, artistic excellence, and charismatic personality. Get tickets online at saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents or at the south lanai reception desk. The concert is free, but tickets are necessary to assure adequate seating.
November 5 All Saints Sunday Sunday, November 5, is All Saints Sunday at which we will be praying for parishioners and loved ones who have died during the past year. The reading of the Necrology will begin 5 minutes before the regular worship times for the Saturday Candlelight Mass, 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services in Saint Michael Chapel, the 11:00 Celebration in Parish Hall, and the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in the Church. Incense will be used at the 11:00 a.m. Church service.
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Please consider joining us in this important but easy ministry. Greeters work one shift per month for ½ hour total time and are the first experience of Saint Michael to our newcomers. Greeters offer a smiling face and a warm welcome and are available to provide directions and information to our visitors. Families are welcome to be Greeters together as even the littlest parishioners are able to say “hi” and open a door for a guest. Welcome Center volunteers work an hour shift on Sunday mornings and are available to more intentionally welcome our newcomers by providing them with information and getting to know them a little more. To volunteer or learn more contact Anne Schmidt at aschmidt@saintmichael.org or call 214-365-3500 ext. 540.
PT Cruisers to Tour Jubilee Park in November Jubilee Park is the destination for the PT Cruisers on Thursday, November 16. They will get a guided tour of Davids’ Place, Jeanie’s Place, the soccer and basketball courts, and end up at the Community Center for a complementary lunch. The bus leaves the church at 9:30. Make reservations with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440 by Sunday, November 12.
Compline at SMU Canterbury House Sundays – Join Us Saint Michael and All Angels celebrates a weekly Compline service at Canterbury House at SMU on Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The choral service is led by Fr. Rich Towers, Associate for Student Ministry at SMU. Join us and support Saint Michael’s new ministry at SMU. The Canterbury House is located at 3308 Daniel, just east of Hillcrest.
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Overview Adult Formation Sunday Classes For November Faithful Living - Saint Michael Chapel 5 12 19
Paul’s Corinthian Correspondence How Many Letters Did He Actually Write? The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles Author of Holy Currancies Eric Law Paul’s Corinthian Correspondence What did Paul really think about women? The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles
Volunteer Opportunities Veterans Day Multiple Opportunities November 12th 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Contact Tish Visinsky at tvisinsky@saintmichael.org
Jubilee Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon November 16 Bring Food, Set Up, Serve, and Tear Down. Pick your cup of tea by signing up at saintmichael.org/thanksgivingluncheon
Fellowship - Parish Hall
Saint Michael’s Farmers Market
Teach Us to Pray with The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray 5 To Whom Do We Speak? 12 Who’s In Charge Here? 19 How Much Do I Get?
I Believe in Angels
The Forum - Coke Activities Room The Sermon on the Mount 5 The Kingdom of Downside Uppers, The Rev. Tom Blackmon 12 Salt and Light The Rev. Mary Lessmann 19 Jesus was just Kidding, Right? The Rev. Tom Blackmon November 26 Thanksgiving Sunday No Classes
Multiple Opportunities November 18 saintmichaelsmarket.com/volunteer
Multiple Opportunities November 5 thru December 16 Contact Nancy Moore at nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com
Jubilee Senior Holiday Party Multiple Opportunities December 13 Contact Beth Hise at jbhise@att.net
Meals on Wheels Before you feed yourself, feed those in need. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Drivers Needed Contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal.net
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The Good Shepherds Good Shepherds Salute Saint Michael’s Farmers Market “From farm-to-table” was the theme of the Good Shepherd’s Annual Meeting on October 12. The entire luncheon came from vendors at Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. The Rev. Greg Pickens told the gathering that the Good Shepherd Ministry is a ministry of caring through presence and communication in the neighbors they serve. He said they truly were the “hands and feet of God in the community.” Nancy Wilbur, the volunteer director of Saint Michael’s Farmers Market, shared the success of the market this year. She said more than 15,000 customers came to Saturday morning markets during the summer season. She spelled out the meaning of Farmers Market for ladies saying: F = Friendly, A = Alive, R = Robust, M = Ministry, E= Evangelic, R = Renewing, S = Soul satisfying. M = Makes new friends, A = Agriculture, R = Reach, K = Kind, E = Educational, T = Testamonial. “Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is a Friendly, Alive, Robust, Ministry that is Evangelic, Renewing and Soul Satisfying. It Makes new friends through Agricultural products that Reach out with a Kind, Educational Testimony of God’s grace.”
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Regional Shepherds: (l-r) Shannon Callewart, Mary Massengale, Cora Mason, Judy Cole, Ann Mills, Anne Leary, Joanne Hardaway, Nita Scholtz, Kathleen Bywaters
Mission Outreach Meals on Wheels Needs Holiday Drivers
Saint Michael Helps Create 500,000 Relief Meals for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Meals on Wheels, which provides food to the elderly and homebound in Dallas, needs volunteer drivers for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. It can be a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday by bringing a meal and fellowship to people often forgotten. If you can drive a Meals on Wheels route on either day, contact Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@ sbcglobal.net or Kelly Reed at the VNA-Meals on Wheels, 214-369-3222.
Over several weeks, Saint Michael has joined with other faith groups in Dallas to create 500,000 relief meals that will go to the gulf coast victims of Hurricane Harvey.
November is North Dallas Shared Ministries Month Fill at least one grocery bag during November and bring it to the south lanai. Suggested items: macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, tortillas, canned food items, saltine crackers. A more extensive list and grocery bags are available at several locations throughout the church. Financial contributions are just as valuable. Make checks payable to North Dallas Shared Ministries and bring to the South Lanai receptionist.
In September more than 150 parishioners met at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church to package the meals, two weeks later Saint Michael sponsored another meal packaging event at the Episcopal School of Dallas, and on Sunday, October 29 our members met at Temple Emanu-El to finish the job of creating 500,000 hurricane relief meals. The success was celebrated with cupcakes and smiles for everyone.
Jubilee Commemorative Bracelets on Sale Jubilee Park’s 20th anniversary custom bracelets, designed by Dallas’ Hazen Jewelry, are available for $50 each or $125 for all three. All proceeds benefit Jubilee Park’s educational enrichment program for children with special learning needs. The bracelets are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop, or online at jubileecenter.org/jewelry.
Jubilee Park Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon Scheduled for November 16 Love Thanksgiving? Love bringing joy to others? Then join us for the Jubilee Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We need cooks to make green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies. We are requesting donations for turkeys and then we need friends to carve the turkeys, decorate the hall, and serve the Seniors. To volunteer sign up at saintmichael.org/ thanksgivingluncheon. 13
Pastoral Care The Power of Prayer – When You Really Need It
Soul Support: Being Present to Friends and Family at Their Life’s End
We pray when we feel overwhelmed and the two speakers at the Thursday, November 16 Prayer Ministry meeting had every right to be overwhelmed. Seth Elliott, age 22, was an ordinary college freshman athlete before cancer struck. With no strength, muscle mass, hair, or scholarship -- his world went dark. Roger Shackelford got the doctor’s diagnosis which meant he would be powerless and confined to a wheelchair the rest of his life. Both Seth and Roger saw God work in miraculous ways. All are invited for a light dinner ($10) and an evening of personal sharing about tragedy, suffering, and the power of prayer. Please contact Katherine Bowen to make a reservation, kbowen@saintmichael.org. ..............
Hope in Caregiving Steve Roland, Ambassador for Faith Outreach at Mind Heart Soul Ministry
Joan Maxwell, author of Memoir of a Hospital Chaplain Tuesday, November 14 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room You are invited to join us as author Joan Maxwell delivers a talk inspired by her recent memoir, Soul Support: Spiritual Encounters at Life’s End. Her passionate and poetic presentation, infused with humor, offers concepts and tools that help families and friends be more present to their loved ones, providing hope and peace. ..............
Faith and Grief Luncheon November 9 The speaker at the November 9, Faith and Grief Luncheon is Sherry Rodgers from Trinity Presbyterian Church in McKinney. Enjoy a meal and share stories of how grief and faith intersected following the loss of a loved one. Make a reservation with Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael. org. The clergy contact is The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@ saintmichael.org.
Sunday, November 12 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Parlor The challenge of being a caregiver for loved ones with memory loss issues is real. The goal of the Mind Heart and Soul Ministry is to blend practical, science based, and medically sound advice with a strong statement of God’s presence in caregiver’s lives. Please join us as we offer a presentation that will help equip and inspire you on the caregiving journey.
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Make your 2018 Pledge online at saintmichael.org/give or pick up a 2018 Stewardship card at several locations throughout the church.
Pastoral Care Alcoholics Anonymous meets on the first and third Sundays at 7:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org Care Givers Support Group now meets weekly on Mondays, 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor, to provide support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Contact, Sandra Klingeman jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net. Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term women’s cancer support system. The group meets on Mondays at 1:45 p.m., in the church parlor. Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@ sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net. Centering Prayer Group. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., in the Bishop Moore Chapel, to engage in Centering Prayer. Come and sit with us and learn how to rest in God. As with everything about us, God is paying attention and the practice will transform you. Contact: Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com.
A Stephen Minister is trained to help when life becomes challenging. Saint Michael and All Angels offers a dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. Consider asking for a Stephen Minister. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, please contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org, or lay leader, Mary Kardell, mary. kardell@sbcglobal.net. Recovery Advocates is a group dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people facing substance abuse and other addictions. The Recovery Advocates are individuals who are willing to serve as a resource to parishioners, to discuss issues and concerns, and share experiences. The Rev. Greg Pickens is the clergy contact: gpickens@saintmichael.org. All communications remain confidential.
The Knitting Ministry meets on Tuesday afternoons, 1:003:00 p.m., in the Drake Room. The need for shawls is always present, so please join us or, if you are not able to come to the church on Tuesdays, please continue knitting at home and bring your items to the receptionist. Contact: Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.com.
Calling All With A Volunteer Heart:
Ministry Opportunities:
Good Shepherd Ministry has a need for at least two good Shepherds for each of our 100 Neighborhoods. We welcome anyone who would like to be a Good Shepherd in their neighborhood. You can be the person to provide a neighbor with that needed connection to Saint Michael. If this sounds like something that is a fit for you, contact Judy Cole, judycole2012@gmail.com.
Friends In Christ invites you to be a participant in its ministry. Do you know anyone who is homebound, lonely, and feeling forgotten? The Friends in Christ Ministry offers connection, compassion, and companionship by visiting those who are missing their friends and their faith community. Pastoral Care coordinates visitors and receivers, and you can participate in this satisfying ministry by either letting us know of those who might like a little company, or by being a companion yourself. It reminds members of our community that they are still in our hearts and minds. For more information, contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org, or lay leaders, Gus Seeberger, gusseeberger@gmail.com, or Sally Hartwig, shartwig@prodigy.net. Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV). If you have an interest in taking the Eucharist to our hospitalized or homebound Saint Michael members contact The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@ saintmichael.org, or Charlie Smith at jsmithcpa@earthlink. net.
Extended Care Cooks needs volunteers who are willing to cook one or two times during the year for someone in need. Share your gift of cooking. If you are interested and have questions, please contact Ann Mills, Congregational Care Ministries, amills@saintmichael.org.
The Funeral Guild. We always need cookies for the funeral receptions. Whether cookie-baking is a special talent or love of yours, or if you would prefer to purchase small cookies, we welcome your participation. Supplying cookies for receptions or helping to serve at the receptions are two areas where you can be of great help to our parish family. If you have an interest in serving in one of these ways, please contact Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael.org.
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Children and Family Ministry Sunday School Stewardship Outreach Projects Spark and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (children age 4-3rd grade) are collecting winter clothing items that will be distributed at The Gathering, the downtown worship service for the homeless at Thanks-Giving Square. There are collection boxes in each Sunday School classroom to collect new hats, gloves and scarves. Bible 101 will be participating in a service project benefitting the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) on Sunday, November 12. Christi Morrow is the parent leader for this service project. VNA sponsors the Holiday Gift Project, which facilitates the delivery of 4,000 toiletry items on Christmas. We are collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, lotions, shampoo, socks, and washcloths. We also need volunteers to help with inventory, collecting donations, wrapping items, and delivering gifts. After learning about the VNA, the Bible 101 class will wrap washcloths and bars of soap, and decorate gift bags.
St. Nick Nite Help us celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas on Wednesday, December 6. St. Nick Nite will be an evening full of fun and fellowship with the opportunity to enjoy milk and cookies with our special guest St. Nick. All ages welcome as we begin the Advent season.
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Visit our website to find out how your family can help us tell this most precious story. Roles begin at age 3. Sign up online at saintmichael.org/nativity.
Youth Ministry Skate into the Holidays December 3 Saint Michael’s youth (6th – 12th grades) will skate into the Christmas holiday season on Sunday afternoon, December 3 with a skating party at the Galleria from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Lauren Wainwright at lwainwright@saintmichael. org.
College Care Packaging - November 8 We are collecting items to send to our college students across the country. To see the list of items and donate visit saintmichael.org/youth. All items must be dropped off to the Youth Center offices by November 5. Boxes will packed at SR. EYC on Wednesday, November 8. Do you have a college student who would love to receive one of these boxes? Email Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org
Promise House - November 15 All youth in the 6-12th grades are invited to head to Promise House, a homeless shelter for teens in the Dallas area. We will meet at the church at 4:15pm and then serve dinner and hang-out/play games with the teens until 7:30 p.m. In order to participate, we must have the Promise House Group confidentiality Agreement on file. Please note that the Youth Ministry office must have the Promise House Form no later than Tuesday, November 14.
Movie and a Meal Sunday, November 19 All Saint Michael youth (6th – 12th grades) are going to see the new Justice League movie and have dinner Sunday, November 19 at the Studio Movie Grill near Central Expressway and Royal Lane. We will announce the time when it is posted by the theater. Sign up at saintmichael. org/youth/eyc and bring $15 for your movie ticket. NO JR. EYC on Sunday Nov. 26 and NO SR. EYC on Wednesday November 22nd.
Middle School Youth Collecting for Animal Shelter As part of their Stewardship commitment, our middle school students are collecting supplies for the Dallas Animal Shelter. There is a basket in the Youth Center for your donations. Supplies needed include: Cat beds, full-sized bath towels and fleece blankets, large do toys and treats. More information from Chase Monson at cmonson@ saintmichael.org.
Middle School Girls - All girls in the 6th-8th grades are invited to join Lauren and Patricia for a Small Group, Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Green Room. High School Boys - All high school boys are invited to join Daniel and Chase for lunch and a Bible study on Sundays. Meet in the Youth Center after the 11:00 services and walk to Preston center for lunch. Bring a friend and money for lunch. For more info contact Chase at 214-692-3012 High School Girls - All girls from 9th-12th grades are invited to our weekly small group! We meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Sundays for Bible talk and fellowship. For more info, text Allie Farmer at 806-831-9395 or Patricia Hale-Siedler at 903-701-6009.
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Rector’s Corner continued from page 1 can to start the race, and when it’s time, they hand the baton to the next generation, to the next group who will continue running. Saint Michael is in that phase of its history right now. Amazing women and men have poured their spirit into building up this sacred community and those of us who are still here running the race have received their work as a gift for our future. Speaking with some of his closest friends near the end of his life, St. Paul said, “My only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me: the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace (Acts 20:24).” He understood that in the course of our lives, we should not expect to begin and end the sacred work of spreading God’s love in the world, we are simply called to do the work we have been given to do. We are all called to that sacred work here at Saint Michael, and the momentum is building. We have received so much interest and energy from so many, manifested in higher attendance and engagement, as well as increased giving. You are not alone in this church community. The hopefulness of our future is activating so many and I want you to be a part of our future! As we near the rush of the holidays, please remember what you can do to play your part in the work of spreading God’s grace in our world. In particular, I ask you to consider how you will invest yourself in the work we will do together next year. If you’ve made a commitment of money and ministry in the past, I want you to consider how you will deepen that commitment next year. If you’ve been attending but not investing, it’s time to jump in. The sacred mission Christ calls us into is not something we can achieve on our own. We need one another, and sharing the journey with fellow travelers at Saint Michael is a great way to go. The year is coming to an end faster than many of us would hope, yet we still have time to make a difference in the lives of those around us, especially those who are most vulnerable. The future is bright and our task is clear. Our neighbors need
the witness of this church more than ever, and the call we have to “testify to the good news of God’s grace” has been made to each of us. May we respond together with energy and hopefulness, and together, may our cry be Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Grant Them Eternal Rest May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Merritt Edward Cutten, September 23, step-father of Bill Bancroft and M’Lou Brenda J. Stubel, September 26 John Stratton Georgoulis, September 27, father of Liz Georgoulis, grandfather of Sarah, Martham Steven and Charles Winslow Buford Preston Berry, Jr., October 2, husband of Sally Berry, father of Laura Boeckman, father-in-law of Dan Boeckman Bruce Cecil Hardy, October 5, husband of Betsy Hardy Caroline Roemer Hite, October 6, mother of Sissy Massad, Mother-in-law of Mike Massad David Oakes Turner, October 9, husband of Litty Turner, grandfather of Elizabeth Ygartua Knapp and Spencer Knapp Donelson Marion Houseman, October 23, husband of Kathryn “Katy” Houseman, father of Nancy Harralson, Donna Tenney, and Frank Houseman father-in-law of Howell Harralson, Wayne Tenney, and Ann Houseman
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Worship Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – BMC Tuesday, and Thursday 7:00 a.m. – Eucharist – BMC Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – Healing Service – BMC Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Eucharist - BMC 5:30 p.m. – Candlelight Mass – SMC Sunday 7:30 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I – SMC 9:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite II – Church 9:00 a.m. – Joy – Saint Michael Chapel 9:00 a.m. - Discovery - Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School 11:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I - Church 11:00 a.m. – The Celebration - Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer and Eucharist Rite I - SMC 8:00 p.m. – Compline Service
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Parish Clergy The Reverend Dr. Christopher Girata, Rector The Reverend Dr. Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation The Reverend Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Bob Johnston,
Parish Vestry Eric Conner, Sr. Warden Margaret Spellings, Jr. Warden Arnold Spencer, Warden at-Large Grady Schleier, Treasurer Charlie Sartain, Chancellor Margaret Cervin, Clerk Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, Mark Demler, Whitney Grogan, Warren Houser, Kathy Kelley, Ben Leal, Christine Paddock, Sally Schupp, Elizabeth L. Selzer, J. C. Snead, and Chris Wiley.
Associate for Modern Worship The Reverend Rich Towers, Associate for Student Ministries The Reverend Michael Harmuth,
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