The Archangel March/April 2019

MARCH-APRIL 2019 Volume XXXI Number II

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SEASON 8 OPENING SOON! Volunteering, Information, Questions: Contact SMFM Director Tricia Stewart farmersmarket@saintmichael.org, or 214-675-0586.

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HEADED BY OUR NEW MARKET DIRECTOR, TRICIA STEWART, we will be ready for shoppers from opening day to the final weekend. Put opening day April 27 on your calendar right now! The Market will soon become your favorite event to attend on Saturday mornings—buy delicious foods, visit with friends, and meet new friends while buying that special item or stocking your pantry for the week. We even provide a comfortable tent for you to enjoy some of your purchases on the spot while listening to our Farmers Market Band.

Come alone or bring your family, dogs (on a leash, please), bikes, and strollers.

When you arrive expect to have a delightful experience, filled with delicious seasonal produce, eggs, meats, and a wide variety of food products all from area food makers.

The 2019 Market promises to be filled with your favorite vendors from the past, plus several new vendors like the Howdy Homemade ice cream and special vendor guest days and chef demos.

For information on what's happening at the market, or if you are interested in volunteering as a market greeter, go to the website above to volunteer to sign up. We’d love to have you as a part of this outreach ministry.

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A Message from the Editor

PARISH STAFF Rob Baber Ross Badgett Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd Justin Brooks Robert Butler Nozar Daryapayma Jill Delabano Lowell Duncan Hannah Fisher Bonita Frederick Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Steven Haal Patricia Hale-Siedler Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Travis Harvey Rev. Amy Heller Carol Hicks Diane Hollie Angelia Hunter Adam Jones Clarence (C. J.) Johnson Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston III Susan Kalen Cheryl Kaschak Elizabeth Keogh Rev. Mary Lessmann Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles Chris Love Caroline Marak Amy McMahan Christi Morrow Chase Monson Tricia Morris Rev. Lisa Flores Musser Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Darla Osterhaut Gabrielle Ott Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Keith Quarterman Owen Reid Marco Reyes Holli Royall Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan Dollie Smith Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Celise Stephenson Tish Visinsky Regan Wallace

Director of Finance Mgr of Electronic Communication Asst. to Pastoral Care Asst. to Worship & Liturgy Director of Contemporary Music Assistant Director of Facilities Director of Facilities Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries Director of Legacy Planning Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Events Weekend Receptionist Rector Director of Communications Youth Intern Priest Associate for Worship Associate Director of Music & Organist Graphic Design & Production Priest Associate for Worship Extended Care Director Receptionist Accountant AVL & Technology Manager Sexton Associate for Contemporary Worship Executive Asst. to the Rector Accountant Admissions & Community Relations Coord.

Associate for Spiritual Growth Associate for Formation Bookshop Manager Stewardship Manager Executive Director of SMES Mission & Outreach Coordinator Asst. Director of Youth Ministries Director of SMES Associate for Worship & Liturgy Priest Associate for Pastoral Care Accountant Assistant Director of CFM Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Executive Director of Operations Organ Scholar Sexton Youth Minister Director of Music & Organist Sexton Sexton Priest Associate for Worship Registrar Director of Parish Life Director of CFM

2019 VESTRY Warren Houser Senior Warden Bonner Allen Junior Warden Jay Lipscomb Warden-at-Large Kathy Kelley Treasurer Jim Skochdopole Chancellor Ginger Brown Clerk Marla Jacks Briggle, John Ellerman, Jane Greene, Ben Leal, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Christine Paddock, George Baldwin, Hallie Lawrence, Stacey Malcolmson, Steve McKenney, Blair Oden

2019 DIOCESAN DELEGATES John McFarland, Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan, Terry Demler, J.C. Snead, Scott Wilson, David Greenblatt, Jerry Poglitsch, Susie Ryan alternates: Ed Blessing, Katherine Blachly, Ross Vick, Heather Lorch, Jack Rubarth, Blair Oden, Tom Bowen (1), Jessica Clements (2), Mary Abrams (3)

I'm a little surprised at how well you [Saint Michael] treated us...everyone was so nice, it's really amazing—and the way the panel spoke with such respect with one another....

It was both incredibly satisfying and horrifying at the same time. During the reception afterwards, one of the attendees, of the Women of Saint Michael's Interfaith Panel (cover photo), of the Muslim faith, made that statement to me, completely complimentary and clearly looking as if he had just experienced an anomaly.

As I head in to this Lenten season, the ramifications of what he said are the topics for me internally that spin questions about how we care for others. Do we—do I? I mean as a Christian it's automatica.... Nope.

Wiki says that the purpose of Lent is "the preparation of the believer for Easter through prayer, doing penance, repentance of sins, alms-giving, and self-denial." If that is the case (spoiler alert...it is) we have just entered the perfect period of time to ask these questions of ourselves. For some they're tough questions, perhaps for others not so much. For me? It's like a yearly game of whack-a-mole. The reality is that life is busy, and makes demands of us all. In the midst of that I can easily get sloppy and selfish.

Comedian Eddie Izzard has a bit about Easter and church that has made audiences nation-wide howl with laughter...because in many cases it's true.

People focus on themselves. We go through the motions of worship—not because we don't care—but because we are so accustomed to it. It no longer really inspires or touches many in a way that gets our attention.

I am guilty of this.

On page 24 you'll find our official guide to our Lenten offerings, as well as that of Holy Week and Easter Day. You may find more than a few moments that are bursting with opportunity to renew that vibrant connection with our faith and practice, and the sacrifice of Christ to make it possible. I'm already putting them on my calendar! Practice, for me, is just that: the recurring effort to re-hone that which has gone awry.

I'm thankful for the work of Saint Michael, especially for the grace of the cross of Christ, seen and felt in our ministries.

Along with the guide, there's plenty more: the ever-growing Saint Michael Pilgrimages (pgs. 7, 15, 16), tax and financial information from the SMAA Foundation (pg. 18), educational material to hone our personal knowledge of our faith (pgs. 28, 32, 41), opportunities to volunteer (we NEED you!) and a host of photos celebrating the awesome memories, ministries and celebrations that herald an increasingly vibrant parish life at Saint Michael.

So take a copy and have fun with it. Reflect on Lent and yourself, and look to Calvary with thanksgiving for the work He has done. This is our new chance.

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A Message from the Rector

“THE GOOD LIFE”

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n January, Saint Michael hosted our second interfaith panel, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity: The Conversation Continues. Sponsored by the Women of Saint Michael, this panel built on the incredible response received from the first interfaith panel held in January of 2018. I was joined on the panel with newcomer, Rabbi Nancy Kasten, and once again

by Imam Omar Suleiman and our moderator, the Rev. Amy Heller.

In the year since our first panel, friendships have deepened, and this year’s discussion was deeper and more personal. I think it made for a better overall event. And yet, even though the conversation wound through some very interesting theological issues, I was struck by the comment I heard most often from those in attendance and those who have watched online: It’s so refreshing to see people who are different getting along so well.

On the one hand, those comments, made in many different forms, is a good thing. I’m so glad that people felt good and were heartened by the relationships on the panel. What I find sad is that people felt like our respectfulness, our thoughtful discourse, and even our care for one another, is so uncommon.

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It’s no secret that our general civility is at its lowest point in recent memory. It seems as if we are bombarded with drama everywhere we turn.

Media outlets thrive on drama, taste leaders and politicians rely on drama to keep people engaged, and all of that filters down to us and make us think that drama and conflict and rudeness is normal. The normalization of ugliness is exhausting, and we are worn out.

How often does it feel as if the world around us is just nuts? As I watched the Super Bowl, I saw a commercial in which a man woke up to his alarm clock, bleary-eyed and groggy, only to stumble out to his front porch and pick up the morning paper, where the headline read: Today is worse than yesterday. I often feel like most of the talking heads in our lives communicate that idea in one form or another every day. The idea that there is something we don’t know that might hurt us or make us sick or end the world has become the regular hyperbolic currency of the world around us. We can easily become overwhelmed, unless we remember who we really are.

There is a young adult curriculum that I have used with preteens many times called Created by God. This curriculum, although focused on sexual education and health, has a very important concept that all young people should know: every single one of us is created by God and we

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are most complete when we live with God. This idea is so simple and so fundamental to our Christian faith that we can often forget just how profound it truly is. God created you and God created me, and we are called to respond to His love with love of our own, and not just for God, but for everyone around.

Here is the other truth I wish everyone understood: Our world is based on power, not love. Everything we learn in the world is about how to succeed, how to win, and how to be powerful. When Jesus is on trial before Pilate, he says, “My kingdom is not from this world… I came into the

"I was struck by the comment I heard most often from those in attendance and those who have watched online, 'It’s so refreshing to see people who are different getting along so well'..." world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice ( Jn 18:36-37).” The truth may seem like a moving target to those of us in the twenty-first century, but I believe that Jesus is the truth, the whole truth, and his way of love is

the only way to overcome the pain of this world that seek to bring us down.

We are called to follow Jesus, and that call is renewed each and every day. In a recent sermon, I said that our primary responsibility as disciples of Jesus is to live a good life, a kingdom life. We only have two primary ways to live: (1) We base our actions on what we think is good and right, or (2) we base our actions on a guide who creates those boundaries and parameters around what is good and right.

The first option is necessarily self-centered. This way of living is akin to moral relativism, when we trust that our experience as an individual provides us with the most complete and whole way of understanding and living in the world. I know and have known lots of great people, but even when our actions are as well-intentioned as they can possibly be, if they are based on our own individual truths, we still fall short of the wholeness of the Gospel.

The second option is what we are offered by Jesus, a way to order our beliefs and actions such that we will live a more Godly life. The danger in this second option is that there are, as Jesus pointed out, many false prophets all around us. If we are not careful, we will be tempted to define our lives as worldly leaders define theirs, instead of turning toward the eternal truth of God through Christ.

Which brings me back to the beginning. In January, people witnessed the love and kindness and hospitality of the Gospel of Christ on full display. Saint Michael boldly welcomed our neighbors into our sacred home without any of the judgement or fear that is most often on display for us to consume. Instead, we were all reminded just how wonderful it is to love one another, just how much hope can be found in kindness, and perhaps, people remembered that the God who created them is madly in love with them and that through God’s grace, we are all welcome into his perfect kingdom. Love is a beautiful thing, a sacred thing, and we can all make sure we put more love into the world everyday.

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CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

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n the summer of 2020, The Archbishop of Canterbury will invite more than 900 bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion to the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England (The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the Anglican Communion). This conference, first held in 1867, now takes place every ten years. It is the gift of a lifetime for most bishops, and yet, many Anglican Communion bishops around the world make no income, so they cannot afford to travel to Canterbury on their own. Saint Michael can help!

Saint Michael has supported the global Anglican Communion for decades, particularly through our participation in The Compass Rose Society. Since 1994, The Compass Rose Society has collectively donated over $10.6 million to the mission work of the Anglican Communion around the world.

This year, we’re continuing our support by raising scholarships for bishops who need financial assistance to attend the Lambeth Conference next year. The Compass Rose Society has pledged to raise $1 million in scholarships, and you are invited to participate.

This Lent, please consider contributing toward a scholarship that will be given on behalf of Saint Michael to the Compass Rose Society in order to help bishops around the world. The recommended amount to contribute is $1,000, although any gift is welcome.

The scholarships will be need-based and provided on application to the Anglican Communion Office in London who will receive and responsibly disburse the scholarship funds.

Make checks payable to Saint Michael and All Angels with "Lambeth" in the memo.

Thank you for your help is supporting our sisters and brothers from around the world!

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the The Archangel Newsletter (USPS 015-033) is published bi-monthly by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Archangel, Saint Michael And All Angels Church, P.O. Box 12385, Dallas TX 75225-0385 4

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LAMBETH CONFERENCE the SCHOLARSHIPS

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BOOK SHOP SPECIALS

10 AMISTAD: ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL'S IMPACT IN BOLIVIA

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12 HOW TEENS BENEFIT FROM RELATIONAL MINISTRY 14 PROJECT MOSES: ADVOCATING FOR FREEDOM

the 18 THE FOUNDATION: WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY 18 THE FOUNDATION: WHAT THE NEW TAX LAW MEANS FOR

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

the 19 A GIFT FROM JUBILEE PARK 20 PARISH CALENDAR

24 SAINT MICHAEL GUIDE TO LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER 28 STATIONS OF THE CROSS 30 KID'S PAGES

theON HOLY WEEK 32 A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 33 EASTER DAY OFFERING 34 PHOTOS: PARISH PARTY 38 PHOTOS: AROUND THE PARISH

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41 ANGLOPHILIA: RAISE YOUR KNOWLEDGE! 42 PHOTOS: ST. MICHAEL'S WOMAN'S EXCHANGE 60TH

ANNIVERSARY PARTY 46 GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST & BIRTHS

CLERGY FULL-TIME CLERGY

SUNDAY SERVICES

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

7:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Rite I (SMC)

PRIEST ON CALL (214) 232-7512

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector

9 a.m. Traditional Worship Rite II (Church)

Main Parish Number (214) 363-5471

The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation

9 a.m. Joy: A Children’s Service (SMC)

The Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, Associate for Worship and Liturgy

10 a.m. God’s Story

The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care

11 a.m. Traditional Worship Rite I (Church)

PART-TIME CLERGY

11 a.m. Contemporary Worship (Parish Hall)

The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth, Priest Associate for Worship

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist (SMC)

The Rev. Amy Heller, Priest Associate for Worship

8 p.m. Choral Compline (Church)

The Rev. Bob Johnston, Associate for Contemporary Worship The Rev. Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, Priest Assoc. for Pastoral Care The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla, Priest Assoc. for Worship

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Parish FAX (214) 363-4388 Lomo Alto FAX (214) 262-8062 ESD Lower Campus (214) 353-5818 Jubilee Park & Community Center (214) 887-1364 907 Bank Street Dallas, TX 75223 St. Michael’s Woman's Exchange (214) 521-3862 SMWE FAX (214) 522-1933 5 Highland Park Village Dallas, TX 75205 Episcopal Diocese of Dallas (214) 826-8310 Episcopal Diocese FAX (214) 826-5968 1630 N. Garrett Avenue Dallas, TX 75206

Oberammergau SAINT MICHAEL PILGRIMAGES

MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2020 Join Rector Chris Girata and wife Nicole on a pilgrimage to experience the Oberammergau Passion Play, summer of 2020!

This pilgrimage trip will also look at European Christianity in the 20th century and the church’s response. We will travel to historic Christian capitals in central Europe, including Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin.

The trip will be anchored by the once-in-a-decade Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, a true bucket-list experience. You will travel and sleep in comfort while exploring how the 21st century church can learn from the mistakes of the past.

INFORMATION SESSION March 21 5:30 p.m. in the Parlor April 1 Registration opens 9 a.m.

Only 40 spaces available!

ITINERARY Depart US on May 24, return to US on June 6 Overnight in Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Oberammergau, and Berlin 4-5 star hotels, deluxe motor coach transportation Land price: $5,349

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PARISH VIEWS Top Left: Instructor Elizabeth Lang teaching her Education for Ministry (EfM) class.

Top Right: Choristers Charlie Rubarth & Sean Zhao help to enhance the 7:30 a.m. worship as part of the Lilly Endowment.

Right: Acolyte Master Tony Briggle with Eagle Scouts Eagle Scouts Christopher Talbot and Scott Neuhoff

Bottom: Mark (L) and son/Chef Jed (R) Demler busy preparing for Shrove Tuesday

Left: St. Michael Woman's Exchange 60th Anniversary event co-chairs, Kathleen Blair, Dawn Lynn, Exchange Chairman Carolyn Tilley and Chairman-Elect Dee Ann Anigian

ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL'S IMPACT IN BOLIVIA Kelly Reddell

Do you feel called to take a journey that will change your life forever?

For decades, Saint Michael is currently in the field, July 26, 2019 – August 2, and has been dedicated to helping the children of Casa Esparanza at La Villa (an orphanage)—who have all been abandoned, abused or orphaned—receive the support they need to rebuild their confidence and find joy again. At La Villa, the children have the opportunity to grow-up in a loving, Christian home, which provides a holistic approach to their educational, medical, spiritual and emotional support. We invite you to join us in the future!

A little bit about Amistad (meaning “friendship” in Spanish). La Villa Amistad is a safe haven for abandoned, abused and orphaned Bolivian children located in the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia.

What makes Amistad so different from any state-run orphanage model is that Amistad does not end its commitment to these abandoned children as soon as they become “of age.” Amistad’s commitment is that of a family to these children, which distinguishes it from almost every other orphanage model. Not only was Amistad the first orphanage to ensure that siblings were kept intact and lived together in one “casa”. At La Villa, there are eight houses (“casas”) which house approximately 65 children with a

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full-time mama. Of those 8 cases, Saint Michael provides partial financial support for Casa Esperanza. Amistad also operates male and female youth houses, for the older teenagers, and provides additional financial support for vocational training and university programs.

So what do we do in Bolivia? We build relationships. We build relationships with the children of La Villa, and Casa Esperanza. We provide support for the mamas and tias, who work tirelessly to love and care for these children. We have a dedicated translator so language barriers are no problem. At Cochabamba, we are met by a local staff member and taken to Amistad’s peaceful retreat house, called La Morada (the dwelling place), where meals are prepared by the staff. We begin and end our days with a spiritual reflection.

During our week at La Villa, we will spend time every day with the children. We attend morning or afternoon prayers together, play, go on travel excursions together, and host a Villa wide cookout - complete with s'mores!

We engage in Bible studies for mama’s and tia’s, and take all of the college aged students to dinner in the city, to learn about the progress with their studies and to celebrate their accomplishments.

We will also spend time at Amistad for Families, which is a new outreach program to counsel at-risk families with children. Amistad for Families, in partnership with the local municipality, works with parents who are at risk for abandoning or abusing their children. We meet with the counselors who work with the parents, and spend

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time with the children, at the Amistad for Families location. While the experience is different for all, they are sure to have seen the face in Christ in all who they met at La Villa, and Amistad for Families. It is life-changing. This is the ideal time to come on your own, with a friend, with your spouse, or with your family and to reflect on your own lives. The exposure of a struggling and developing country will be an education to some, a reminder to others of the immense blessings we too often take for granted, and a sharp awareness of the challenges within human society that are lived by most of the world’s population. For each person who visits Bolivia, the path may be a little different, but the final destination is usually always the same – a deeper, more personal relationship with God. For more information about joining future trips to Bolivia, contact Kelly Reddell at kellyreddell@att.net, or Mark Demler at mdemler@comcast.net.

One of the great opportunities we have at Saint Michael this program year is everyone reading through the narrative of the Bible, “God’s Story,” together.

March 10 Spring Break March 17 | Jesus Son of God and Children Matthew 17-21, Mark 8-12, Luke 18,

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AS WE ENTER LENT, now is the time to re-engage with God’s Story as we head into the final stretches of our year-long journey to read the entire Bible!

John 7-12 March 24 | Jesus on the Cross Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 22-23, John 13-19 March 31 | The Resurrection Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20-21

This is a wonderful way for each of us to deepen our faith, and for families to grow together in their faith and understanding of the Bible.

Our current schedule of readings is here:

April 7 | The Holy Spirit/ New Beginnings

E A R LY C H U R C H

Each Sunday morning at 10 a.m., members and guests of all ages have been—and are still—attending an age-appropriate lesson and hearing God’s plan of salvation unfold.

Acts 1-10, 12 April 14 | God uses Paul Acts 13-20, Romans 1-6, 1 Corinthains 1-6, Galatians 1-6 April 21 Easter Day April 28 | Paul: Part 2 Acts 21-23, 27-28, Ephesians 1-6, 2 Timothy 1-4

“GOD’S STORY CONTINUED” with The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles NEW RECORDINGS posted online each Thursday! See link, below Continue engaging God’s Story by picking up the chapters we are unable to cover on Sundays as well as provide a better opportunity to ask questions and to go deeper.

Recordings of God’s Story Continued can be found at at saintmichael.org/GSC Have a Question? Email Rev. Eric Liles at eliles@saintmichael.org or call 214.363.5471

www.saintmichael.org/GodsStory

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HOW TEENS BENEFIT FROM RELATIONAL YOUTH MINISTRY

by Christi Houser, Youth Task Force Volunteer

Relationships are at the heart of everything in a church community. We come to Saint Michael and All Angels to connect and to be a part of a Christian community of like believers. Most find that the more involved we are within our church family, the closer and happier we will feel in our relationship with Christ, our church and to the outside world. This is also is true for our youth ministry and its leaders.

In the fast-paced climate of our everyday lives, it is increasingly difficult for families and their teens to attend Sunday school or outside youth ministry activities when sports commitments, school work and the world’s constant media pull them away.

This presents a challenge for youth leaders as they compete for a teen’s attention

against a relentless onslaught of stimulating and interesting activities.

What youth ministers can provide is a safe and non-judgmental “home” for our kids to just “be.” Teens can hang out with youth leaders who care and are invested in their life. At its heart, relational youth ministry can equip our kids with the ability to grow in their spiritual journey and become Christ-equipped servant leaders.

Some might think that having energetic and charismatic youth ministers is the key to having kids want to attend youth ministry, but this is not always the case. While having enthusiastic leaders is important, having a sincere and thoughtful servant leader who listens and to whom kids can connect is even more important. In many cases, a youth leader is the first person a teen will talk to or even share a deep secret.

When Jesus Christ and the gospel are at the center of the minister-teen relationship, our teens are better equipped to handle what life throws their way.

A focus on relational youth ministry….

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Gives our children access to a committed Christian adult who cares for them and is NOT a parent. (Whether you choose Youth Ministry route or not, let your children know of several adults they can go to when they have things to discuss that they are not open to sharing with a parent.)

Gives students a place to come and share, but also provides leaders with a look into the mindset of today’s teens, including issues of faith, emotional wounds, broken friendships and self-esteem. The truth is that today our teens face a lot of pain and brokenness that we may know nothing about.

Relational ministry is NOT therapy nor does it take the place of counseling for more serious matters. When difficult situations arise, our youth leaders and clergy are trained to enlist parents to navigate the next steps for a child who is in real trouble.

One of our leaders shared her thoughts on her own relational purpose: “Relationship Building is essential for a thriving and successful youth ministry.

Here at Saint Michael's, our youth ministry team focuses each month on reaching out to and visiting with youth and their parents. We attend extra-curricular activities, and visit people in their homes and schools, in order to build vibrant and deeper relationships with our youth. As a result,

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“POWERFUL” At its heart, relational youth ministry can equip our kids with the ability to grow in their spiritual journey and become Christequipped servant leaders.

-THE NEW YORK TIMES

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our youth are more committed to the program and develop stronger, more trustworthy, and meaningful relationships with our youth ministers. I love the look on a youth’s face when they see me at one of their after-school activities or events. As a result of our relationship building efforts at Saint Michael, our youth, volunteer and parent involvement have grown significantly.”

The beauty of relational youth ministry is that it gives a student a place to share. Teens are simply looking for adults who have a caring ear to listen and eyes to witness their journey both inside and outside of church. We must remember that there are important seeds being planted during these few short years by our youth ministers and church family. The fruit might not show until later in life long after those relationships have faded away.

As the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:6, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”

Encourage your teen to attend youth ministry EYC, Sunday school, and special events. The blessings and rewards of pushing our kids to go might be the strongest predictor of their current contentment and whether they will stick with Christianity down the road.

Christi Houser, Youth Task Volunteer References 10 Things you should know about Youth Ministry, Cameron Cole, Jon Nielson Crossway 5/5/16 5 Distinctives of Relational Ministry, Andy Blanks Church Leaders 5/9/11

Hailed “outstanding” by Raymond Mase of the Juilliard School, the Chicagobased Gaudete Brass Quintet has committed itself to presenting serious brass chamber music through compelling concerts, commissioning new works, and adventurous recordings since its founding in 2004. In addition to a rigorous touring schedule, Gaudete regularly embarks upon some of the nation’s elite music education programs, including at the Juilliard School and Eastman School of Music. Named after the Latin word for “joy,” Gaudete believes that music can powerfully communicate the poignant and the exuberant. Join us for an exciting evening of instrumental chamber music in their Dallas debut concert!

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EVERY MONTH the Project Moses Ministry cooks meals that are served the next evening to survivors of human trafficking. These women, teens and children come to our partner, New Friends New Life, for services such as counseling and life skills. During their time there we serve them a hot meal.

In January our cooking partners were from the Crimes Against Children unit at the Dallas Police Department.

We have worked with them on several occasions and it was great to have them with us. They volunteered their time to cook signing up for this date last fall. It goes without saying that it was a very safe kitchen!

Come join us to cook on Tuesdays or go with us to serve on Wednesdays.

Visit saintmichael.org/projectmoses to check out dates and sign up.

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Courtesy SIPA USA

We look forward to seeing you!

SAINT MICHAEL PILGRIMAGES

HOLY LANDS 2019

Now - March 18 Now is the time to pray for our Saint Michael families as they travel in the footsteps of Christ on a 12-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan.

JANUARY 22, 2019 WAS ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING ADVOCACY DAY!

CHILDREN AT RISK organized an anti-human trafficking rally on January 22 along with many allied agencies from around the state. The rally was held on the south steps of the Capitol in Austin. Project Moses was represented by Mark Demler, Terry Demler and Eric Gilmour to act on the advocacy focus area of our ministry. Advo-

This trip is hosted by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, the Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles and Dr. Saleem Ateek with the accompaniment of nine families. These pilgrims will visit many Biblically historical sites such as Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Mount of Beatitudes.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers of safe travel for our pilgrims as they experience this one in a lifetime opportunity!

cates were joined by legislators from both chambers and political parties including; Rep. Senfronia Thompson (District 141), Sen. Joan Huffman (District 17), Rep. Ana Hernandez (District 143), Rep. Tan Parker (District 63), Rep. James White (District 19), Rep. Matt Shaheen (District 66), and Rep. Rick Miller (District 26). After the rally, Terry, Mark and Eric visited the offices of Senator Nathan Johnson and Representative Morgan Meyer, urging the legislators to make human trafficking a priority issue during the 86th Legislative Session.

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SMAA Pilgrims: Searcy Family Francis Family Custard Family Singhal Family Wooldridge Family Schoellkopf Family Chipman Family Grogran Family Newton Family Chris and Brayden Girata Eric Liles Saleem Ateek

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England & Scotland SAINT MICHAEL PILGRIMAGES

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THE FOUNDATION SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning

It’s not easy talking about death and wills. The thought of not being here for your loved ones weighs heavily. But, delaying the discussion can do more harm than good. Here are some thoughts to consider.

WHY HAVE A WILL? A will provides for the people and causes you care about, such as your family and Saint Michael and All Angels Church and Foundation. It’s the best way to ensure that your wishes – who cares for your children, preserving your prized possessions, securing your loved ones future education, your legacy to the church – are carried out after you are gone.

I’M NOT WEALTHY ENOUGH TO NEED A WILL We all need a will to control legal decisions and the distribution of assets after we’re gone, regardless of financial worth.

You may have more assets than you realize: your home, life insurance, and retirement plan assets can add up quickly.

CAN I WRITE MY OWN WILL? Sure, there are a lot of online sources, but most accountants, legal experts, and financial advisors recommend hiring a qualified professional. It’s the best way to ensure your will is legally sound and satisfies your unique needs. When in doubt, seek professional advice.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL? Your assets will be distributed according to the laws in the state where you lived when you passed away. Each state is different and has established guidelines on how property and other assets will be distributed. There can be significant state and federal tax implications. In the end, if you don’t have a will, people and organizations like Saint Michael that are dear to you may not receive what you intended.

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A gift from your will is a powerful way to make a significant impact on the future of Saint Michael and All Angels Church and Foundation.

To discuss including Saint Michael in your will or other planned giving options contact Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning: lduncan@saintmichael.org.

WHAT THE NEW TAX LAW MEANS FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS David Harris, CPA

The new tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), made sweeping changes to the tax code, some of which impacted charitable giving favorably and left in place the beneficial section of the previous law. Here are some tax planning ideas that may apply to you or some family members.

The TCJA temporarily increased the limit on cash charitable contributions from 50% to 60% of your adjusted gross income shown on your tax return. However, there is a technical error in the current language that will cause any non-cash contribution, i.e., clothing, food, etc., to reduce the limit back to 50% for that tax year. Also, the prior deduction for contributions made to an institution of higher education in exchange for which the payer received the right to purchase tickets or seating at an athletic event was repealed.

The new law retains the ability of those over 70 ½ to make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD’s). Generally, if you’ve reached age 70 ½, you can arrange to have up to $100,000 of otherwise taxable IRA money paid directly to specified tax-exempt charities. These so-called Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are federal-income-tax-free to you, but you don’t get to claim a charitable contribution for continued page 40

A GIFT FROM JUBILEE PARK

by Lindsay Abernathy, Director of Development for Jubilee Park and Community Center

In the Easter season, many of us reflect on sacrifice, service, and what we learn from giving of ourselves. We asked long-time Jubilee volunteer Boone Snyder, a parishioner at Saint Michael’s and a student at Highland Park High School, what he has gained from his service at Jubilee Park & Community Center.

friends. My brother and I were lucky enough to join them.

Jubilee Park and Community Center is a place in East Dallas where many children go to escape their lives at home. It started out as just a park and a field. I remember having swim parties with a tiny inflatable pool, grocery store popsicles, and all of the kids from Jubilee. These swim parties were more memorable and rewarding than any of the other birthday parties I grew up attending. Fast forward thirteen years and now Jubilee is so much more. With the help of Saint Michael and All

fresh bell peppers or tomatoes and it is also used to teach the children about agriculture.

With all of these amazing changes comes more opportunity for people like us at Saint Michael and All Angels to volunteer. Next time you want to do something good for the community, volunteer at Jubilee Park and Community Center. You will get as much out of it, if not more, than they do. Volunteering at Jubilee will change your life for the better."

"Some of my earliest memories are going out to Jubilee Park with my brother, Rett, and playing soccer with the kids on the grass field. They Boone and his brother Rett, along with were so welcoming and kind and my their mother Sharon Snyder, have also brother and I fit right in. We encouraged their chapter of Young met new people, formed new Men’s Service League to plug in friendships and became better at Jubilee to help in the garden people from our experience alongside community members. there. I realized that these kids Last year, Boone started the East were just like me even though Dallas Task Force as a club within they were from a different area his high school to help support with a different back-story.

Jubilee and to sponsor an annual We were all the same. Like us, soccer tournament for children in they just wanted to have fun. the area. Sharon and Will Snyder Many of these kids were from have fostered their continued insingle parent households living volvement through a whole-family paycheck to paycheck or they approach: Will serves on JubiTHE YOUNG MEN’S SERVICE LEAGUE POSES WITH MR. ROBERT YEAGER, JUBILEE RESIDENT AND GARDEN VOLUNTEER, AS WELL AS EVELYN AMAYA, lee’s Board of Directors, Sharon went to bed hungry, yet it JUBILEE RESIDENT AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR seemed like nothing made them has chaired the Women of Saint more happy than when they were Angels, Jubilee has built a daycare Michael Day of Impact at Jubilee, and playing soccer on the field with their center, Jeanie’s Place, a preschool, now their boys are taking on leadership Davids’ Place, a community center, roles. basketball courts, and a professional soccer field. But Jubilee is more After a decade of service, Boone and than these new renovations, it is Rett say that ‘Jubilee just feels like the people who work, play, and live home.’ If you’re looking for ways to there. Ten years ago, I remember help others, know that the missions of working on a house in the neighborSaint Michael (including Jubilee) have hood with a hole in the wall, now opportunities for people of all interests those houses have been replaced and backgrounds— your home away with new affordable senior housing from home is waiting for you! called Gurley Place and the elderly have a dedicated staff who provide If you or your child attends Highland Park programs such as lunch, bingo, and High School and would like to join the East holiday parties. There is a brand Dallas Task Force, please contact Boone SnyRETT SNYDER, JACK PEASE, AND WILL AGOURIDIS new garden where people can pick der or Mrs. Kimbrough for more details.

(NOW SOPHOMORES IN HIGH SCHOOL) MAKE A NEW FRIEND TYLER AT JUBILEE.

VISIT JUBILEECENTER.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION

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CFM

APRIL 21, 2019

EASTER EGG HUNT WITH CFM 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

ESD Playground and Field Come help us celebrate the Easter season with an Easter morning egg hunt during the formation hour! Join us for lots of fun, food, and plenty of goodies. Egg hunts will be separated based on age. If you would like to help CFM organize this event or if you have any questions, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org JUNE 3 - 7

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION & VOLUNTEERS Join us for VBS 2019 Hero Central!

Registration will open March 31 and will close May 19. Space will be limited so sign up early! Registration will be available at saintmichael.org/cfm. We BACK

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are currently looking for VBS committee members and lots of volunteers. To volunteer, contact Regan Wallace at rwallace@saintmichael.org

YOUTH

FRIDAY MARCH 29 SUNDAY, MARCH 31

EYC GUYS RETREAT (6TH-12TH GRADE) Led by Chase Monson Location: Pine Cove Camp $150

Registration deadline: MARCH 15.

Register at saintmichael.org/youth

Join us on Saturday morning to work with one of our partner organizations to stock shelves and pass out goods at the North Dallas Shared Ministries.

Community service hours are available.

Join us for a very special cooking challenge between teams of Saint Michael parishioners and clergy! You can participate as a team or come watch as the teams cook and get judged. Viewers will enjoy appetizers, wine, and beer while the teams sweat it out in the kitchen.

COMPETITION

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019 “3015 at TRINITY GROVES” 3015 GULDEN LN, DALLAS TX 75212 6-9 p.m.

SPECTATOR TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $50/PERSON Similar to “Chopped”, and our event 2 years ago at Trinity Groves, the competition baskets of ingredients will NOT be not known to the chef teams until the event begins. One judge position will be auctioned off at the Parish Party!

INFO & TICKETS CAN BE FOUND AT: WWW.SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/ANGELCHEF

GET TICKETS NOW!

All proceeds from this event go the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee, for grants to local non-profits.

PREMIER WOSM EVENT!

ATTEND THE EVENT

REGISTER A TEAM

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Led by Chase Monson

DEMAND!

8 SMAA COOKING TEAMS (made up of 5 people) will cook for the title of our own top ANGEL CHEF! Only 1 team spot left!

REGISTER NOW AT: WWW.SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/ANGELCHEF

Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Led by Chase Monson Cost: $40 All youth (6-12th grades) are invited for an afternoon at the arcade for food, and fellowship at Speed Zone!

Register at saintmichael.org/youth

YOUTH SERVE AT NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES

COOKING

$500 TEAM REGISTRATION

ALL-YOUTH TRIP TO SPEED ZONE GO-CARTS AND ARCADE

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

All EYC boys are invited to join us for a weekend retreat filled with many exciting activities as well as learning about how you can live in God’s image.

POPULAR

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

THE WAY OF THE CROSS March 24 “Last Supper” March 31 “Gethsemane” April 7 “Condemned”

A Saint Michael Contemporary Special Lenten Sermon Series For a full listing of all Lenten, Holy Week & Easter events, visit the official guide on page 24

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

YOUTH SERVE AT OPERATION KINDNESS 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Led by Holli Royall We will be visiting the Operation Kindness Animal Shelter located in Carrollton to volunteer. Community service hours are available.

FRI APRIL 26-SUN, APRIL 28

EYC GIRLS RETREAT (6TH-12TH GRADE) Led by Holli Royall Location: Magnolia Farms, Waco Early Bird Rate of $100 if registered by March 26 or $125 after. Deadline to sign up is April 15.

Join us for a perfectly created girls weekend to discuss our image in God’s eyes as well as enjoy fun activities and time in worship and fellowship.

Register at saintmichael.org/youth

SINGLES IN THE CITY SATURDAY, MARCH 23

SINGLES IN THE CITY PATIO DINNER AT THE SMOKY ROSE 8602 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for lively conversation and some of the best barbeque and sides around.

If there is any interest, we could start the afternoon off with a visit to the Dallas Arboretum, which is just across the street and likely to be in full bloom for Spring. Deadline to RSVP: Tuesday, March 19th.

Serving Info at the shelter 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas Dick & Rita Davis, rrdavis14@aol.com

THE GATHERING AT THANKSGIVING SQUARE MARCH 30 | COOKING 9 - 11 a.m., Parish Hall kitchen MARCH 31 | SERVING 1 p.m. at the Square (see below) Address & Info: 1627 Pacific Avenue, Dallas Lane and Corey Clark lanekclark@gmail.com

PROJECT MOSES

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MARCH 19 | COOKING 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen MARCH 20 | SERVING 5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life

AUSTIN STREET SHELTER APRIL 2 | COOKING 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen APRIL 3 | SERVING 6 - 8 p.m. at the shelter (see below) Cooking info: Randy Rekerdres, randy@rek-ins.com, George Baldwin gbinvest@swbell.net

APRIL 16 | COOKING 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen APRIL 17 | SERVING 6 - 8 p.m. at New Friends New Life

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Address & Info: New Friends New Life 6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 250 Terry Demler: tsdemler@gmail.com Mark Demler: mdemler@gmail.com Volunteer Signup saintmichael.org/ProjectMoses THURSDAY, MARCH 21

HONDURAS THREADS INFORMATION DINNER 6 - 8 p.m.

Coke Activities Room Running a business means putting processes in place for sales, fulfilling orders, billing and quality control. As the Honduras Threads social enterprise grows, the focus this year is on improving these processes. It’s also on continuing to learn what customers really want. We need your help with this work. Neither deep knowledge of process improvement nor fluency in Spanish is required. Instead, an inquisitive mind, ability to collaborate and a desire to facilitate change are what’s needed among missioners.

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, Mar. 19 to mlou@hondurasthreads.org If you are interested in this mission trip but can’t come to the dinner, please email the above address with your contact information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

LENTEN OUTREACH SUNDAY 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parlor Please stop in before or after your church service or Sunday School class to participate in making Easter baskets and cards for Jubilee Park, Project Moses and Meals on Wheels!

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

VNA MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEER PORTAL TRAINING 1 - 2 p.m.

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Come learn the new efficient tool which will give volunteers greater control of their schedule, enabling us to deliver more meals! Potential and returning volunteers are welcome.

This educational meeting is open to all Pastoral Care Ministries and all parish members. RSVP and questions: Mary Kardell, mary.kardell@sbcglobal.net

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

FORMATION

EASTERTIDE SERVICE PROJECT: ST. PHILIP’S COMMUNITY CLEANUP 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1 - 3:30 p.m. Volunteer 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dallas Join us we work neighbors in the St. Philip’s community to enhance and restore the neighborhood!

For more info contact Christi Morrow cmorrow@saintmichael.org

PASTORAL CARE SUNDAY, APRIL 7

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ESD Library The Parish Nurse Ministry, with the American Red Cross, will sponsor our Spring Blood Drive. Historically, parishioners have generously given of this gift of life that has aided many of our own parishioners as well as others in need. Unfortunately, we fell short of our goal this past fall, so we need your support this spring to assure that Saint Michael remains an American Red Cross preferred blood provider for 2019. Drivers license or ARC card/app required to donate. To reserve a time: Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org MONDAY, APRIL 8

“WHAT IS PASTORAL COUNSELING? KEYS TO IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL NEED FOR OUR LOVED ONES” Stephen Ministry sponsors speaker Dr. Brad Schwall, President & CEO, Pastoral Counseling Center 6:30 p.m.

Coke Activities Room

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30

LENTEN RETREAT Led by Brother James Koester and Brother Jim Woodrum 9 am - noon Coke Activities Room $10 Admission This day will have ample times of silence to allow us to come away, and rest awhile. Interspersed throughout our time together, will be a series of addresses focused on some of the characters in the Gospel of John. Specifically how they invite us to reflect on what "Prologue" might mean, where it says, ...to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. Brothers James Koester and Jim Woodrum serve at the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brother Koester has served as the Superior for the Society for the past three years. Please join us in welcoming them to Saint Michael by listening to their Lenten sermon Becoming Children of God: A Day in the Company of the Friends of Jesus.

Register online by March 29th Questions? hfisher@saintmichael.org APRIL 28

SAINT MICHAEL 101

Learn about our Parish!

Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann 12:15 p.m.

Parlor Registration deadline: April 26 saintmichael.org/101 Contact: Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com

If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting and want to learn more about membership, then this luncheon is for you! Come meet members of our clergy and vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Lunch is served and childcare is available with pre-registration.

Join us for the Lenten Meditation Music Series featuring reflections by Saint Michael clergy on the Last Words of Jesus paired with mini recitals by Saint Michael music staff. Join us for a time set apart to remember Christ’s love for us through word and music.

your cup and appetite at every stop and share in this special night with friends in a neighborhood rich in traditions and treasures.

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EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

BOY SCOUT TROOP 80

WOSM DAY OF SERVICE AT JUBILEE PARK

TRADITIONAL MUSIC

7:30 p.m.

Youth Center

See the Lent, Holy Week & Easter Guide beginning on page 22 for a listing of these special musical moments!

All boys from 11 to 18 who are interested in adventure, the outdoors and fun are welcome. Contact Doug Trotman for more information: dtrotman@sbcglobal.net

SPECIAL CHORAL SERVICES

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

CHORAL EVENSONG Featuring special preacher Rev. Samira Izmadi Page, founder of Gateway of Grace. NOTE: The normal 5:30 p.m. service will also still take place.

PRIME TIMERS IN-HOUSE EVENTS:

MARCH 7, Impersonator Ken Freehill joins us APRIL 4, TBD

THIRD THURSDAY “PT CRUISERS” EVENTS: MARCH 21, 9:30 a.m.

Arboretum ($10) and lunch at Highland Park Cafeteria. Deadline is Sunday, March 17. RSVP to Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440.

APRIL 18, Sailing on The Spirit of Dallas, on White Rock Lake! $30 More details to come.

Make your reservations for each event with Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440.

FOR EVERYONE! WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT

LENTEN MEDIATION MUSIC SERIES 12:15 - 1 p.m.

Bishop Moore Chapel

T TICKETS NOW!

Tickets available now at: saintmichael.org/WOSMTix

9 a.m. - Noon

SATURDAY MARCH 9 & 23, APRIL 13 & 27

ACOLYTE TRAINING SESSIONS Young persons (beginning in 6th grade) are especially needed right now. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net or 214-505-7422 for more information. Training dates are held Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m., with only one Saturday session required.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Join the Women of Saint Michael’s Day of Impact at Jubilee Park! Volunteers help with gardening, oversee Senior Bingo, assist children with daily enrichment activities at Jeanie’s and David’s Place, or help with reading at OM Roberts Elementary School. This is a great way to come together in joyful service to the Jubilee Community while making new friends with the Women of Saint Michael.

Questions? Contact Squeaky Connolly,squeakyconnolly@att.net FRIDAY, APRIL 26

WOSM LADIES ONLY TENNIS PARTY – GAME, SET, MATCH. Brook Hollow Golf Club Tennis Courts $65 per player

TOP ANGEL CHEF COOKING CHALLENGE see ad on page 20 THURSDAY, APRIL 4

WOSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY THROUGH GREENWAY PARKS $75 per person

UT O Welcome spring and Djoin our hosts for OL One of the most a progressive S dinner.

interesting and distinct communities in Dallas is Greenway Parks. Designed by the noted architect David Williams, the homes not only share the wonderful Greenbelt but are rich in culture and architectural diversity. Come share in the beauty of the Greenway at a progressive dinner that will move throughout the neighborhood with each course. Fill

Grab your racquet and head out to the courts at Brook Hollow and join us for a morning of games, 105, and fun with the pros followed by lunch on the terrace. It is sure to be a fun morning of great tennis and friendship.

GET TICKETS NOW!

Tickets available now at: saintmichael.org/WOSMTix

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RECURRING

L ENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE 2019 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays in Lent at 6 p.m. in the Church March 8 - April 12 | See ad page 28

LENTEN MEDITATION SERIES Wednesdays in Lent at 12:15 p.m. in Bishop Moore Chapel (BMC) March 13 - April 17 | See ad page 28

PALM SUNDAY (APRIL 14) Join us for a Palm Sunday processional walk outside accompanied by bagpipes and a donkey! Procession begins at ESD porte-cochère (West Lot) 8:45 a.m. processional followed by 9 a.m. services 10:45 a.m. processional followed by 11 a.m. services

HOLY WEEK (APRIL 15-20)

7 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Monday-Friday) Bishop Moore Chapel MONDAY 7 p.m. Women of the Passion, A Journey to the Cross (Church) WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession) (BMC) 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Liturgy of the Nails (SMC)

Mission and Outreach

lenten & eastertide community service projects

for more information and for volunteer sign ups please visit saintmichael.org/outreach

Lenten benefiting Coat Drive St. Philip's School and Community Center

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7 p.m. Foot washing, HE, & Stripping of the Altar (Church) Overnight Vigil at the Altar of the Repose (BMC) GOOD FRIDAY 11 a.m. Chanted Stations of the Cross (Church) Noon Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church) 7 p.m. Liturgy with Contemporary Music (Church) HOLY SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Holy Saturday Liturgy – No HE (BMC) 5:30 p.m. Baptism Service – No HE (SMC) 7 p.m. Great Vigil of Easter (Church) [Incense] EASTER DAY (APRIL 21) 6:30 a.m. Sunrise (Garden Cloister) 7:30 a.m. Traditional - Rite I (SMC) 9 a.m. Traditional - Rite II (Church)

with Choristers, Brass & Timpani, featuring the Hallelujah Chorus 9 a.m. Joy – Rite II (SMC) 9 a.m. Contemporary – Rite II (Parish Hall) 11 a.m. Traditional – Rite I (Church)

with incense, orchestra, featuring the Mozart "Sparrow" Mass 11 a.m. Contemporary – Rite II (Parish Hall) 11 a.m. Traditional - Rite I (SMC) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer w/ Holy Eucharist – Rite I (SMC) 8 p.m. Choral Compline – (Church)

March 6 through April 18 Please do some spring cleaning and donate new and gently used coats for children and adults of all ages.

Coats will be stored until November and December when St. Philip’s will distribute them at their annual Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas Store.

T HE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon

PALM SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

Luke 19:28-40 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28 And when he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Beth′phage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat; untie it and bring it here. 31 If any one asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this, ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it as he had told them.

33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their garments on the colt they set Jesus upon it. 36 And as he rode along, they spread their garments on the road. 37 As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

39 And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

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MAUNDY THURSDAY John 13:1-17, 31-35 The Preparation of the Passover

The scriptues do not mention this day, but the counting of the days (Mark 14:1, John 12:1) seem to indicate that there was a another day concerning which the Gospels record nothing.

Mark 14:1 The Plot to Kill Jesus 14 It was now two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth, and kill him; John 12:1-3 Mary Anoints Jesus 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.

2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.

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1 Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

2 And during supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5 Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

6 He came to Simon Peter; and Peter said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” 7 Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not know now, but afterward you will understand.” 8 Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part in me.” 9 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!” 10 Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet,[a] but he is clean all over; and you[b] are clean, but not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “You are not all clean.” ...

Some of the Via Crucis by Federico Severino, as seen hanging in the Saint Michael Narthex. See special guided tour opportunity on page 29

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John 18:1-19:42 The Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27:57-66 The Burial of Jesus

John 20:1-18 The Resurrection of Jesus

... 17 So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha. 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.

19 Pilate also wrote a title and put it on the cross; it read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” ... 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus they took his garments and made four parts, one for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was without seam, woven from top to bottom; 24 so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfil the scripture, "They parted my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." ... When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!”

And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. 59 And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, 60 and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre.

1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb ... But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?”

Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” ...

28 After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A bowl full of vinegar stood there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished”; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit...

The Guard at the Tomb 62 Next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate 63 and said, “Sir, we remember how that imposter said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 Therefore order the sepulchre to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away, and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” 65 Pilate said to them, “You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can.”66 So they went and made the sepulchre secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS TAKE A PILGRIMAGE WITHOUT LEAVING OUR CHURCH

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ridays in Lent at 6 p.m. the Stations of the Cross are offered. They are a penitential reenacting with prayers and reflections of Jesus Christ's way to the cross on Calvary, and those observing pray and meditate through each Station contemplating his journey on crucifixion day.

The Episcopal Church defines this as, "a devotion to the Passion of Christ which recalls a series of events at the end of Jesus' life from his condemnation to his burial."

The Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross) imitates the practice of visiting the places of Jesus' Passion in the Holy Land by early Christian pilgrims. The first stations outside Palestine were built in Bologna in the fifth century. This devotion was encouraged by the Franciscans, and it became common in the fifteenth century.

The number of stations for prayer and meditation in the Way of the Cross has varied, but it typically includes fourteen stations. Each station may have a cross and an artistic representation of the scene. The stations may be erected inside a church or outdoors. The BOS (Book of Occasional Services) includes the following stations in the Way of the Cross:

Lenten MeditationSeries

MINI RECITALS FEATURING HARPSICHORD AND ORGAN PAIRED WITH MEDITATIONS ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST

1. Jesus is condemned to death 2. Jesus takes up his cross 3. Jesus falls the first time 4. Jesus meets his afflicted mother 5. The cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene 6. A woman wipes the face of Jesus 7. Jesus falls a second time 8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem 9. Jesus falls a third time 10. Jesus is stripped of his garments 11. Jesus is nailed to the cross 12. Jesus dies on the cross 13. The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother 14. Jesus is laid in the tomb.

The BOS notes that eight of the stations are based on events that are recorded in the gospels. The remaining

LENTEN MEDITATION SERIES

Mini Recitals Featuring Harpsichord And Organ Paired With Meditations On The Seven Last Words Of Christ Wednesdays in Lent 12:15 - 1 p.m. in Bishop Moore Chapel March 13, Luke 23:34 Rev. Bob Johnston, featuring Jonathan Ryan March 20, Luke 23:43 Rev. Greg Pickens, featuring Dr. Margaret Harper

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT | 12:15-1 P.M. BISHOP MOORE CHAPEL March 13 | Luke 23:34 | Rev. Bob Johnston | Jonathan Ryan March 20 | Luke 23:43 | Rev. Greg Pickens | Dr. Margaret Harper March 27 | John 19:26-27 | Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles | Owen Reid April 3 | Matthew 22:46 | Rev. René Somodevilla | Glenn Stroh April 10 | John 19:28 | Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata | Dr. Margaret Harper April 17 | John 19:30, Luke 23:46 | Rev. Mary Lessmann | Jonathan Ryan

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March 27, John 19:26-27 Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles, featuring Owen Reid April 3, Matthew 22:46 Rev. René Somodevilla, featuring Glenn Stroh April 10, John 19:28 Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, featuring Dr. Margaret Harper April 17, John 19:30, Luke 23:46 Rev. Mary Lessmann, featuring Jonathan Ryan

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SPECIAL VIA CRUCIS GUIDED TOUR Friday March 22 Friday March 29 5:30 p.m. in the Narthex Saint Michael's Via Crucis display is on special loan from the Tia Collection, and is the sister set to the that which hangs in the Roman Pantheon. Lenten docent-guided talks about the art and symbolism of sculptor Federico Severino’s Via Crucis will be graciously offered to any and all by Karen Wiley.

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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Meals on Wheels Volunteer Portal Training Meals on Wheels March 7 & Training April 25 Volunteer Portal Meals on Wheels 1 - 2March p.m. | 7Coke Room & Training April 25 Volunteer Portal Meals on Wheels Come learn the new, efficient tool which will give 1 - 2March p.m. | 7Coke Room &volunteers April 25 Volunteer Portal Training greater control of their schedule and will ultimately help VNA serve Comemeals learn to thehomebound, new, efficient tool which will give 1neighbors.

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Volunteers who current and potential volunteers are welcome. attend will receive VNA thermal bag for their deliveries. Both current and potential volunteers are welcome.

March 24 24 Lenten OutreachMarch Sunday 24 9:30 -March 11:30 a.m.

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Duration each time will be approximately 20 minutes so participants are able attend the 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross liturgy in the Nave. six (stations 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 13) are based on inferences from the gospels or pious legends. The BOS allows these six stations to be omitted from the Way of the Cross.

The BOS provides opening devotions and the Lord's Prayer. There is a versicle and response, a reading, a prayer, and a collect for each of the fourteen stations.

Concluding prayers before the altar follow the fourteenth station in the BOS service. The hymn Stabat Mater has been associated with the Way of the Cross. Verses of this hymn traditionally have been sung between each of the stations when the devotion is done by a congregation. The Stabat Mater appears as "At the cross her vigil keeping," Hymn 159 in The Hymnal 1982. The BOS suggests that verses of this hymn be sung as the ministers enter for the Way of the Cross and as they approach the first station. The BOS also suggests that the Trisagion be chanted as the procession goes from station to station. The Way of the Cross is a popular devotion that is often done on Fridays during Lent. However, it should not displace the Proper Liturgy for Good Friday.

Some have questioned its disassociation of Jesus' death from his resurrection.

-adapted from epicopalchurch.org

Saint Michael has multiple sets of the Stations of the Cross.

The Via Crucis in the church narthex is an art display (see more above), while the Stations in the church are the ones used in the observance of the Way of the Cross.

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St. Philip’s School and Community Center – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Outreach 12:15 p.m. Eastertide lunch and volunteer shifts Sunday from 1:00-3:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s School and Community Center – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Outreach 12:15 p.m. Eastertide lunch and volunteer shifts Sunday from 1:00-3:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s School and Community Center – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Outreach 12:15 p.m. Eastertide lunch and volunteer shifts Sunday from 1:00-3:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s School and Community Center – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 12:15 p.m. lunch and volunteer shifts from 1:00-3:30 p.m.

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A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON HOLY WEEK Rev. Mary Lessmann

When we speak of the Paschal mystery we refer to the whole range of meanings associated with the saving work of Christ and the church’s participation in that. Holy Week can be a time of true conversion and conviction as we walk through the events of Jesus’ last week on earth. As we stand in the crowd and praise him as he comes into the city, as we are amazed by his teaching and authority in the temple, as we see him butt heads once again with the religious authorities. We sit around the table with the disciples, allowing him to wash our feet, sharing his final meal, hearing him tell us to continue to share this meal in memory of him. We are with him as he prays to God in the garden, asking that this call might pass him by but willing to submit to God’s will for him. We are with him as he is betrayed by his friend, arrested, deserted by those he has loved and

We have notes from 384 A.D. by a Spanish woman named Egeria. She had gone to Jerusalem on pilgrimage for Pascha. She wrote of Palm or Passion Sunday as the beginning of Holy Week, or the Great Week as they called it then. The people go before the bishop with psalms and antiphons, all the time repeating, “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” She speaks of an evening late in Holy Week where the priest reads about Judas’ plot to betray Jesus, and the people groan and lament at the reading. On Good Friday a service is held at Golgotha. Fragments of the wood of the cross are adored by all the people, who march past the cross and kiss it.

By the end of the fourth century, our pattern for commemorating Holy Week was largely set. The ancient Pascha had been broken into separate commemorations:

By the end of the fourth century, our pattern for commemorating Holy Week was largely set...and broken into Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Day, preceded by Passion/Palm Sunday and the ‘lesser’ days of Holy Week.

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served, is beaten, ridiculed and killed. The invitation of Holy Week is to fully enter into these events so that we might be changed. There is no triumph without suffering. We enter fully into Christ’s pain and suffering so that we might live fully in the joy of his resurrection.

Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Day, preceded by Passion/Palm Sunday and the ‘lesser’ days of Holy Week. The English term Easter replaced the ancient term of Pascha (which is still how the Greek Orthodox refer to it).

The early church debated whether to keep the commemoration of Pascha [means passion, or suffering] tied to the dating of the Jewish Passover. The Jewish holiday was tied to the phases of the moon and could begin on any day. Early in the 4th century the church agreed that Pascha, unlike the Jewish Passover, must always be celebrated on a Sunday. The western church fixed Easter as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Spring equinox. So Easter can fall as early as March 22 and as late as April 25.

For years, most American Protestants strongly emphasized the Lord’s Day, but otherwise their observance of the Christian Year was largely limited to Easter and Christmas until the 20th century. But the Church came to know that a weekly rhythm was not enough and that the rhythms of the year are fundamental to people’s lives.

There arose a growing movement to restore the ancient Christian Year. And so it was that during the middle of the last century, we recovered the observance of Lent and Holy Week.

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PSSSST....STAY TUNED for upcoming details on a special 6-week sermon series, between Easter Day and Pentecost, based on the Book of Revelations! April 28-June 2

EASTER DAY OFFERING Christi Morrow, Mission & Outreach Coordinator

We are committed to reaching out to answer God’s call to serve and share Good News with our community. The Resurrection defines our Christian faith and provides us with the ultimate message of hope— hope that we can share beyond our own walls.

Each year at Saint Michael, not only do we celebrate Easter, we celebrate Mission and Outreach by giving 100% to outreach projects supported by our parish.

This year, the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to focus on the theme of addressing family poverty and hunger, in fulfillment of our baptismal promise, “to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.

We will donate the Easter offering to the following nonprofit organizations: • •

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North Dallas Shared Ministries Heifer International (our Middle School Youth will present the donation to Heifer while on their summer mission trip to Heifer Ranch) Our Community Pantry at St. Philip’s School and Community Center

Easter Flowers Memorials Donations Begin Sunday, March 31 Deadline is Wednesday, April 17 (for print) 2 WAYS TO DONATE: 1. The Easter Flowers envelope found in pew backs, reception, or on stands 2. Online via the link below

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We had over 700 guests in attendance, which is more than we’ve ever had before! Almost 200 volunteers (including the leadership committee) worked on the party, making it a huge success! More than 70% of the leadership committee had never worked on a parish party before!

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RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY Led by Chris Girata Wednesdays 10:30 am-11:30 a.m.

Saint Michael Chapel Join Chris for an exciting Bible study exploring Acts of the Apostles, Part 2, covering St. Paul’s missionary journeys and the beginnings of church planting!

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Acolytes Jack Rubarth and sons, Contemporary Music Director Justin Brooks leads the Journey attendees in worship, the Saint Michael Chapel doors being replaced—go see them now (they're gorgeous!), Melissa Hensarling and friends prepping for the Parish Party, Youth ski trip!, Linda and Richard Schaeffer at the Parish Party Art Pre-sale, Rev. Bob Johnston teaching at Journey, Acolytes Sidney, Charles and Caroline Sikes, Elizabeth Williams, Corie Storey, Dottie Singhal, Susie Ryan and Ruthie Garrett working the Parish Party Art Presale event in the Parlor, Women of Saint Michael President Christine Paddock and friends prepping for the Parish Party.

This study is open to all, and study guides (optional) are available in Saint Michael Bookstore. Bring your Bible and your questions.

Note: We will dismiss early on WOSM luncheon days.

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that amount as part of your itemized deductions on your Form 1040. However, the tax-free treatment equates to a 100% write-off, and you don’t have to itemize your deductions to get it. Furthermore, you can count the distribution as part of your required minimum distribution that you’d otherwise be forced to receive and pay taxes on this year. Be careful though – to qualify for this special tax break, the funds must go directly between your IRA and the charity.

The new law almost doubled the standard deduction and combined with capping the state and local tax deduction at $10,000 per year, changes to the home mortgage interest deduction and the elimination of miscellaneous itemized deduction, it’s likely that fewer taxpayers will be itemizing in 2018 and future years. To combat this, consider bunching or increasing charitable contributions in alternating years.

If you want the charity to receive the amounts over several years, this may be accomplished by donating to donor-advised funds. Also known as charitable gift funds or philanthropic funds, donor advised funds allow donor to make a charitable contribution to a specific charity that uses the assets to establish a separate fund. Taxpayers can claim the charitable tax deduction in the year they fund the donor-advised fund and schedule grants over the next two years or other multi-year periods. This strategy provides a tax deduction when the donor is at a higher marginal tax rate while actual payouts from the account can be deferred until later.

Finally, you may want to use your will to donate all or a portion of your estate to a charity. To do so, have your attorney add your instructions to your will naming the charity, the amount and if it is to be used for specific purposes or if it can be used for general use. Additionally, you could name the charity as the beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement plans.

As you prepare your 2018 taxes and your tax plan for 2019, consider maximizing your tax advantages and savings through Planned Giving to the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation. For information on ways to give, contact Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning at lduncan@saintmichael.org.

David A. Harris, a longtime Saint Michael parishioner, has been a practicing C.P.A. and tax consultant for more than 40 years.

Another tax savings idea regarding charitable contributions is with marketable securities. To get the best tax results from your generosity, do not give away shares that are currently worth less than you paid for them. Instead, sell the shares and take advantage of the resulting tax-savings capital losses.

Then give the cash sales proceeds to the charity. On the other hand, do give away shares that are currently worth more than you paid for them. Because the charitable organization is tax-exempt, it can sell your donated shares without owing anything to the IRS and if you have held the shares at least one year, you get a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities on the date of the gift, not just the amount you paid for them, without any taxable gain.

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UNIVERSITY CHOIR University of the South, Sewanee, TN

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Diane and Donnie Gaskins with Sue and Bob Patton, Ann Jones with mother Sally Lutz, Dee Ann Anigian and Carolyn Tilley, Adele Broughton, an engaged room celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the St. Michael Woman's Exchange!

The acclaimed University Choir of Sewanee presents a varied program of masterpieces of the choral repertoire. In existence since the University was founded in 1860, the University Choir, directed by Dr. Geoffrey Harris Ward, is an active touring ensemble. The choir has performed extensively across the U.S. and Canada, and has been in demand, making more than ten tours of England! Join us for a concert filled with beloved classics and exciting new gems! saintmichael.org/smp

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SANDY MCDONOUGH, CORA MCCLURE, REV. CANON RENÉ SOMODEVILLA, SUSIE MCDONOUGH, KITTYE PEELER

Susie and Sandy McDonough have graciously gifted Saint Michael with new beautiful green vestments for Saint Michael Chapel.

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GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST May the souls of these faithful departed rest in peace.

Carolyn Davis Summerford January 16, Marla Briggle (sister-in-law) and Tony (brotherin-law) Elise Hilton Haralson January 22, Sharon Brown (daughter) and Ron (son-in-law) Faye Chase Briggs January 22, Bob Briggs (step-son) and Hester

Francine Elizabeth Gruver-Buchanan February 14, Mark Gruver (son) and Christian, Caroline and Caleb (grandchildren) Joan Martin Hewitt February 22, Susan Fischer (daughter) and John (son-inlaw) and Anne Hewitt Fischer and Caroline Hewitt Fischer (granddaughters) Barbara A. Walker February 23, Whitney Walker (daughter) and Richard Walker III (grandson)

Thomas Randle "Tom" Butts January 26 Mary Shelton Knight Simpson "Shelly" Vescovo January 30, Geoff Simpson (son) and Jill (daughter-in-law), Brenden, Austin and Logan Simpson and Julie, Pierce and Hunter Smetek (grandchildren) Kim Simpson Johnson (daughter) and Clyde (son-in-law), Bennett, Shelton and Elle Johnson (grandchildren) Randi Darnetta Ferrell January 30, Dollie Smith (aunt) Evelyn Louise Onderka Moreau January 31, Celise Stephenson (daughter) and Coleman (son-in-law) and Leo (grandson) Annette Bissett Britt February 4, Dr. Melanie McGill (daughter) Betty Voelker Rees February 6, Barbara York (niece) Barbara Ann Henry Henley February 10, Grant and Scott Henley (sons) Jeffrey James Groves February 14, The Rev. Amy Heller and Dr. Roy Heller (brother-in-law) and Noah (nephew) and Annie (niece)

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BIRTHS We warmly welcome our newest members recently born into our parish family: Margaret Belle “Maggie� Badgett March 3, Ross and Tamra Badgett

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS IS OUR LEGACY Including the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation in your estate plan is a simple way for your love of Saint Michael to live on.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS: Bequests and Wills Retirement plans/IRAs Life insurance policies Charitable trusts Bank accounts, Securities Certificates of Deposit Contact: Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning lduncan@saintmichael.org 214-363-5471

“Saint Michael and All Angels has supported our family through deaths, crises, baptisms and other events, as well as the Ministry areas that are important to us. Our support in the form of Legacy Planning is a small gesture that we can do to reciprocate and perpetuate that support for others.”

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CALLING ALL BETWEEN THE AGES OF 25 AND 40—WE NEED YOUR HELP! You can save lives. We need 50 good men and women who will take one morning to donate blood to the American Red Cross blood bank at the Saint Michael and All Angels Blood Drive on April 7.

Many of our long-time givers are now not able to donate due to going on medications that are on the exemption list.

We are asking the next generations to step up and fill in for this much needed group of donors. Donors over 40 and as young as 17 can participate as well.

The Red Cross tells us that every three seconds someone needs blood. It is also a fact that one pint of blood benefits as many as three people. The demand is constant and the donor list needs to remain constant too. Many of us do not hesitate to step up to leadership positions when our parents and others of older generations need to turn over those responsibilities to us. Giving a pint of blood is not only taking on a similar responsibility but it is saving lives as well.

On Sunday, April 7, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., you can donate in the ESD Library. Please give prayerful thought to making blood donation a part of your Lenten discipline this year. This is not giving up something; it is giving the gift of life. Make your appointment today, it might only take an hour of your time but it can give three recipients a life. Questions: Contact Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org.