SUNDAY STAFF
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 31, 2019
FULL-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric J. Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care PART-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels! As we engage the season of Lent, we’re glad you have joined us as we renew our focus on Christ and the sacrifice made for our salvation. Saint Michael is a community of believers pursuing Christ and caring one for another. As such, please let us know if you are visiting, or in need of prayer support, by filling out a communication/prayer request card located in the backs of the pews. We hope that your time among us will be filled with a sense of connection, and we hope to see you again soon!
The Reverend Amy Heller Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth
TODAY!
The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Priest Associate for Worship MUSIC STAFF Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Worship Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Owen Reid Organ Scholar
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
LENTEN EVENSONG GUEST PREACHER
We welcome Rev. Dr. Samira Izadi Page, Founder and Executive Director of Gateway of Grace, as our special guest preacher for our Lenten Choral Evensong tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the church. Samira spoke this past September at a Women of Saint Michael luncheon, and returns now to preach. Gateway of Grace is an outreach ministry working with refugees and the offering will benefit this ministry. The Saint Michael Choir will sing the stirring, dramatic St. Paul Service by Howells, recently composed Preces and Responses by Jamie Hitel, and the anthem Lord, let me know mine end by Maurice Greene. The 5:30 Chapel service will take place as usual.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 a.m. Morning Prayer (BMC) Tuesday and Thursday 7 a.m. Eucharist (BMC)
Easter Flowers Memorials
Wednesdays 10 a.m. Healing Service (BMC) Saturday 8:30 a.m Eucharist (BMC) 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Service (SMC) SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Traditional Rite I (SMC) 9 a.m. Traditional Rite II (Church) 9 a.m. Joy: A Children’s Service (SMC) 11 a.m. Traditional Rite I (Church) 11 a.m. Contemporary Rite II (Parish Hall) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist Rite I (SMC)
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 at saintmichael.org/easterflowers
8 p.m. Choral Compline (Church)
Priest on Call – If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours, call (214) 232-7512.
d Need Prayer – Prayer Teams can pray with you during Sunday morning services.
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TODAY IN GOD’S STORY
SPECIAL SPEAKER | REV. DR. JAIME CLARK-SOLES THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28, MARK 16, LUKE 24, JOHN 20-21
Vacation Bible School 2019 June 3-7, 2019 | 9 a.m. - noon POW! BAM! CRASH! Powerful and awesome, the almighty GOD opposes the forces of evil and empowers His people to find their strength in Him at this year’s VBS! Heroes have HEART! Heroes have COURAGE! Heroes have WISDOM! Heroes have HOPE! Heroes have POWER! And you too can be a part of God’s hero squad! Swoop in and register by May 19. We are also on the lookout for heroic volunteers. Register and volunteer at saintmichael.org/VBS. With the power to walk on water, the ability to heal the sick, and a love so big that he saved the whole world, nothing can match the power of GOD! Join us at VBS 2019!
Questions?
Lenten MeditationSeries
MINI RECITALS FEATURING HARPSICHORD AND ORGAN PAIRED WITH MEDITATIONS ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
Contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org, or VBS co- chair Alisa Richardson, a.richardson214@gmail.com.
SPRING BLOOD DRIVE every 3 seconds someone needs blood
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 8 A.M. - 1 P.M. ESD LIBRARY Dianne Boyd, RN | dboyd@saintmichael.org
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WEDNESDAYS IN LENT 12:15-1 P.M. | BISHOP MOORE CHAPEL 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
Check out the store for some great Lenten and Easter gifts. We have Lenten devotional books, Lenten prayer cubes and some pretty handmade papier mache bunny boxes from India. The handmade eggs from Germany and Austria are still in stock, so come by and get yours before they sell out.
MORE UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES WOSM DAY OF SERVICE | APR. 12 Friday, April 12 | 9 a.m. - Noon Jubilee Park Community Center 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. Volunteer registration is live at saintmichael.org/wosmdayofservice. For questions please contact: Squeaky Connolly – squeakyconnolly@att.net ADMISSION OF CHORISTERS | TODAY On March 31 at 9 a.m., some of our new boy and girl choristers will receive their white surplices to wear over their red cassocks during services in a ceremony called Whiting. To achieve this admission, choristers have worked for months to complete a curriculum based on the Royal School of Church Music which includes singing technique, reading music, theory, analysis, behavior, teamwork, and Christian formation. Join us as we recognize their accomplishment and welcome them as full members of our choristers!
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EASTER EGG HUNT WITH CFM | APR. 21 Come help us celebrate Easter with an Easter morning egg hunt during the formation hour, 10 - 10:50 a.m. Join us for lots of fun, goodies, and plenty of eggs! Start times for each hunt are as follows: PreK and below - 10:15; K- 3rd 10:20; 4th - 5th - 10:25. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org. CHORISTER CAMP | AUG. 23-25 On August 23-25, we will have Chorister Camp at Camp All Saints on Lake Texoma. All children in grades 3-8 are welcome - no prior music experience is needed. This is a great time to try out our Chorister program and see if it’s a good fit for your child! In addition to singing, we will spend time on pontoon boats on the lake, on a water trampoline, mountain biking, eating s’mores by the campfire, and much more! Kick off the new school year with Saint Michael Choristers: sign up your child today! For a guaranteed spot, RSVP to Meg Harper mharper@saintmichael.org by April 15th. POETRY & FAITH | APR. 11 Thursday, April 11 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. Located in the Chapel Conference Room. Join the Poetry & Faith discussion group Thursday, April 11 to explore poetry for Lent and Easter by C. S. Lewis, G.M. Hopkins, and Rowan Williams. Open to all at Saint Michael and their friends. Please contact Richard Kilgore for questions or more information. 214.868.3758
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP eastertide outreach sunday
St. Philip’s school and community center 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 12:15 p.m. lunch and volunteer shifts from 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. signupgenius.com/go/communitycleanup
EYC EVENTS YOUTH SERVE AT NDSM APRIL 6 | 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. We will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. and return by 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Chase Monson at cmonson@saintmichael.org.
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471
www.saintmichael.org @smaadallas