SUNDAY STAFF FULL-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 22, 2019
The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric J. Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Gregory D. Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Robert A. Scott Associate for Worship and Liturgy PART-TIME & ASSISTING CLERGY The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth
Happy Advent and Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels! The season of Advent and the birth of our Lord is such a wonderous time and we are so happy to have you with us for worship today! Saint Michael is a community of believers pursuing Christ and caring for one another. As such, please let us know if you are visiting, or in need The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata 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 Canon Michael Harmuth Sunday Assistant The Reverend Amy Heller Sunday Assistant
Christmas
The Reverend Tim Kennedy Sunday Assistant
TONIGHT!
The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Pastoral Care Assistant The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Pastoral Care Assistant MUSIC STAFF Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Music Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Monica Awbrey Assistant Choirmaster Owen Reid Organ Scholar
SUNDAY, DEC. 22 | 5:30 P.M. | CHURCH
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 a.m. Morning Prayer (BMC)
Hear the Saint Michael Choristers and Choir
Tuesday and Thursday 7 a.m. Eucharist (BMC)
offer a rich array of Christmas choral music in
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)
our candlelit church! Enjoy a beautiful harp
prelude, listen to cherished Christmas readings
with special guest reader, The Honorable Eric Lynn Johnson, Mayor of Dallas, and sing your favorite Christmas carols.
Priest on Call – If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours, call (214) 232-7512.
Need Prayer – Prayer Teams can pray with you during Sunday morning services.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Tuesday, December 24
11 A.M. - 5 P.M. SERVICES, CHILDCARE AVAILABLE 11 a.m.
Joy: A Christmas Children’s Service in the Church
1 p.m.
Contemporary Eucharist Rite II in the Church with Jazz Music
3 p.m.
Traditional Eucharist Rite II in the Church with Brass, Organ, and Choir Traditional Eucharist Rite II in Saint Michael Chapel with Organ Contemporary Eucharist Rite II in the Parish Hall with Band
5 p.m.
Traditional Eucharist Rite II in the Church with Brass, Organ, Choristers, and Incense Traditional Eucharist Rite II in Saint Michael Chapel with Organ Contemporary Eucharist Rite II in the Parish Hall with Band
10:30 p.m.
Traditional Festival Eucharist Rite I in the Church with Choral Eucharist and Orchestra, Organ, Choir, and Incense
CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday, December 25 10 a.m.
Traditional Eucharist Rite I in Saint Michael Chapel with Organ and Choir
FORMATION IS ON WINTER BREAK! CLASSES WILL RETURN JANUARY 5, 2020. TO SEE OUR MAP ONLINE, VISIT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/MAP
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Mary Agnes Cain Louise Phinney Caldwell Scott Calhoun Paula Calise Shannon Wilson Callewart Mrs. Janice Calloway Lynne & Bob Campbell Mr. & Mrs. C. Vance Campbell, Jr. The mission and ministries of Saint Michael and Mark & Edna Cannata Judy Canon All Angels would like to thank the following for K Scott Canon their support of the 2020 year: Martha West Cargill Cathy Carr Peggy Carr Kirsten & Ben Blackerby Lynn & Bob Abbott Carol & Richard Carrington Diana & Chris Blackman Mark & Sandra Ables Cindy & Jay Carter Tom Blackmon & Molly Steele Mrs. Helen H. Adair Becky & Mike Casey Kathleen & Robert Blair Lydia & Bill Addy Merrilee & Michael Cate The Bill Blakes The Agouridis Family Margaret Cervin Kalita & Ed Blessing Jennifer & John Alexander Jim & Betsy Chambers Mrs. Christy Blumenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Justin Allen Barbara W. Charlton Laura & Dan Boeckman The Mike Allen Family Suzanne & Lance Charriere Susan & David Boldrick Sue & Adrian Alter Michelle Chesney Carolyn Boll Chris & Paul Anderson Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Missy & David Boone Janie & Roland Anderson Kelley & Brian Christian Phyllis & John Boone Laura & David Anderson Gail & Bob Clark Susan Bort Mary & Neil Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Clark Darren & Katherine Boruff Mary & Jerry Andrlik Jeane & Mark Clayton Len Bourland Marilyn & Phil Arensberg Cindy & Andy Clendenen Allison & Chris Bovard Nancy Armour Judy Clifton Jim Bovard Philip Armour Jeanne Marie Clossey Dianna & Tom Bowen Paula Asher Bonnie Cobb Beverly & Bruce Bowman Carla & Saleem Ateek Garland & Mike Cohlmia W. Timothy & Dianne Boyd Marilyn Augur Anne Coke Angie & Marshall Brackbill Bob & Michele Axley Judy Cole The Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Brannon Lisa & Rob Baber Jean & George Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Reiner Brasch Margaret Badgett Linda Coleman Barbara Bratton Lynn & Kingsley Baker Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Bill & Gayl Braymer Mrs. Jerald Baldridge Cristie Columbus & Clayton Roberts Marla & Tony Briggle George & Mary Baldwin Kelly Compton Bob & Hester Briggs Jan & Barry Baldwin Leslie & George Conant Margaret & David Briggs M’Lou & Bill Bancroft Judy & Eric Conner Bess & Steve Brooks Pam Barbera Carter & Bruce Conway Kim & Phillip Brooks William Barker Laura Coomes Adele Broughton Joan & Jim Barklow Joseph Copeland Ginger Brown William & Susan Barnett Vangela & Russell Cosby Juli Baldwin Brown Susan Barnicoat Harriet & Ralph Cousins Ron & Sharon Brown Missy Barras Ann Marie Cowdrey Rosamond Brown Kay & Rick Barry David Cowling & Amy Youngquist Victoria & Stuart Brown Carolyn Barta Betty & John Crawford Gail & James Browne Hong & Jim Bass Michele Crick Elizabeth & Robert Buchanan Tom & Lisa Batson Carol Crosthwait Don Buckroyd Julia & Floyd Beckel Betsy & Bennett Cullum Susan Buddendorf Stephen Beckham Sissy Cullum Diane & Stuart Bumpas Christy Bednar Mason & Allan Custard Pam Busbee Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Benners, Jr. Susan & Josiah Daniel Zane & Jane Butter John Bergner & Chuck Stewart Maria & Richard D’Antoni Julie & Chuck Butterworth Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Best Peter & Lynn Dauterman David W. Bywaters II Dianne Betts Duane & Roseanna Davis Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Barb & Randy Biddle Tiffany & Brad Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ban K. Bywaters Katherine & Michael Blachly Cindie Deasey Leslie Caffey Jan Hart Black Jerry & Doris Debo Michael & Anne Caffey Monique & Tom Black Michael & Debra Decker Joseph Cahoon Pat & Steve Black
Richard Deknock Terry & Mark Demler Julia Denegre The Derr Family Carolyn & Robert Dickson Chance Disney Dennis & Elaine Disney Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Mary Adair & Dee Dockery - Sam, Ann, & Ned Michael Dorbandt Cynthia Dutter Ann & Bob Dyer Dr. Sally B. Earnest John Ellerman Liz Ann Ellinor Mrs. James J. Ellis David & Lisa Elrod Joyce & Mike Ernst Family Kristen & Harvey Ewing Mary Jane Fally Joan Faubion Anita & David Feherty Katharine & William Felder Sherry & John W. Ferguson Terese Finitzo Pool Wendy Finley John & Charlotte Flowers Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Debbie & David Fosdick Lou Fouts Dru Francis Kathryn & Jim Francis Kevin Frazar Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frazar Ms. Bonita Frederick Jean & Dale Fuller Larry & Kitty Galvin Ruthie Garrett Ann & Mike Geddes Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Gill Dare & Dale Gillette Eric Gilmour Fred & Clair Gioia Chris & Nicole Girata Mimi & Paxson Glenn Carol & Mark Goglia Margaret & Wade Goodrich Ann & Greg Gough Jo & Joe Goyne Diane Grant Carol Greene Jane & Greg Greene Carolyn A. Gregg Louise & Guy Griffeth Stephen Gude Jody Guenther Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Kylie & David Gutzman Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hagan Bettie & Dale Hager Raguet Worsham Hall Jane & Scott Hancock
Margaret & Barry Hancock Ms. Hays Haney Kevin & Kathy Hanrahan Marilyn & Thomas Harbison Ann & Mark Hardaway Joanne & Oscar Hardaway Betsy Hardy Electra & Jeff Harelson Carolyn Hargrave Michael & Marianne Harmuth Nancy & Howell Harralson Zoe & Todd Hart Sally & Dick Hartwig Caroline & Nathan Hattemer Kris & Larry Hawkins Judy & Joe Hawley Kathy Hayes Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Ellen Haynes Lisa Hays Kay & Steve Head Samantha & Jay Heidbrink Elizabeth & Jeffrey Helfrich David & Mary Henderson Page & Walt Henrion Rue & Tuck Henry Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Hensley III Beverly & Rick Herrscher Blainey & Marshall Hess Carol & Henry Hill Sarah Hobbs Ann & Lee Hobson Claudette & Peter Hoffman Claudette & Peter Hoffmann Carol & Courtney Hogan Tom Holleman Barbara H. Hollis Jerry Lee Holmes Michael Holt Kathryn & Bard Hoover Mary Louise & David Hopson Kristi Hornsby Ingrid & Carter Houghton Ann & Frank Houseman Christi & Warren Houser Anne & George Howard Angela & John Howell Jim & Sherry Howell Sally Ann Hudnall The Huggins Family Sandra Hughes Rob & Donna Hull Bea & Walt Humann Nell Anne Hunt Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Jack & Kay Hyland Yvonne Ittner Hayes Angela & Fred Jackson Grant & Alyson Jackson Sam Jackson Ann N. James Debbie & Bruce Jenevein Jane & Pat Jenevein
Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Mr. & Mrs. David Jennings Gene & Susan Johnson Bob Johnston Cary & Randy Johnston Jim Jones Rachael Jones & Mac McClure Carolyn & Pete Joost Frank & Mendy Judge Hank & Kim Judin Kate Juett Mary & Steve Kardell Kathy & Kevin Kelley Janeen & Bill Kendall Mary Ellen & William Kendall Ed & Leslie Kennedy Elizabeth & Mike Keogh Judge James W Kerr, Jr Gayle Kesinger Susie & John Khoury Lisa & Jeff Kilpatrick Nancy Kimbell Eugenia & Frank-Paul King Jerry A. & Barbara King Mark & Marcia King Kristin Kline Spencer & Elizabeth Knapp Mr. & Mrs R.K. Kneipper Mr. & Mrs. Mark B. Knowles Patty & Randy Kob Carolyn Kornman Cincha Kostman Jun Il & Jae Sun Kwun Mina Lydia Kwun Minje Kwun Mujin Kwun Becky & Tom Lacour Molla & Ed Ladd Steve & Mersine Ladik Tiffany LaMotte Jane Lancaster Myra Lancaster Cynthia L. Lane Bettina & Herman Lang Bob & LeAnne Langholz Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Chuck Lathem Kathleen & Frank Lauinger Caroline Law Gary & Kathy Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. David Lawrence Ben Leal Anne Pryser Leary Tom Leatherbury Mallory & Daniel Leblanc Mary Whiteside-Lee Gregory & Jean Lendvay Mary & Russ Lessmann Eric & Allison Liles Elaine & Kenneth Lindh Caroline & Jarrett Link Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Lisa Little
Jim & Jana Littlejohn Ellen Logan Anne Long Michael Long David & Jo Loomis Caroline & Mario Lopez Heather Lorch Chris & Pistol Love Patty Lowdon John & Jacquelyn Lowe Ken & Nancy Luce Pam & Tom Luce Sherry G. Lundberg Sally Lutz Sally & Bruton Lynch Thomas & Dawn Lynn Cathy & Harold MacDowell Prudence & John Mackintosh Bill Madden Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Caroline & Trey Marak Tod & Heather Marburger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Marcyes Shirley Marsh Mary Ann & Bob Marshall Joni Martin Maria & David Martin Alexandra Martindale Cora & Harry Mason Ruth Barksdale Mason Sissy & Mike Massad Mary Massengale Bonnie & David Mastin Melinda Mathes Shelly Mathis Sam & Don Mauldin Mrs. Pam McCallum Vicki Sparks Chris McClung Cora McClure Tom McConnell Don & Melissa McCoy Sand & Susie McDonough Linda & John McFarland Mr & Mrs John S McFarland Jr Sharon & Bill McGannon Suzanne & Patrick McGee Melanie J. McGill Diane McGrath Victoria & Hunter McGrath Kay McIlyar Shirley & William McIntyre Mary Ruth & Steve McKenney Gretchen & Robert McKenzie Mary & Scott McLaughlin Megan & Casey McManemin Marea & Robert McMurray Jerry McNabb Melissa & Andy McRoberts Dean McSherry Susan McSherry Tom & Judy Mercer Barbara & Cliff Miercort
Frances Miller Lisa & Chip Miller Stephen & Rebecca Miller Ann Mills Becky & Marshall Mills David & Agatha Mills Marianne & Brian Minnehan Cynthia & Tom Mitchell Tricia & Mark Monfrey Tricia & Mark Monfrey Kyle & Nancy Moore Molly E. Moore Pat & Don Moore Spike & Carol Moore John Morelock Mary S. Morgan Allan & Dawn Morrill Mr. & Mrs. Cory Morrow Midge & Bob Moseley Anna & Ryan Moss Stephanie Mueller Joanne Mulcahy Krystyna K Muldoon Eleanor & John Munson Mr. & Mrs. David M. Munson Marynell Murphy Ellen & Robert Muth Mr. & Mrs. John Nassen John & Kennie Neal Paula & John Nelson Bryon & Amanda Neuhoff Jan & Tom Newsome Diana & Geoff Newton Diana & Geoff Newton Hank Nichols Carrie & Robert Nicoud Gloria Nicoud H. Keith Nix Marianna Nooner Libby Norwood The Rev. Dr. H. Nusser-Telfer Carol Oakes Leonora H. O’Brien Tamara & Tim O’Connor Anne & Blair Oden Becky & Ron Odlozil Colleen O’Hara Liz Oliphant Anne & Van Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Marshall F. Ordemann, Jr. Cookie & Dan Owen The Owen Family Anna and Jim Paccone Mr and Mrs Warren Paddock Pat Palmer Robert B. Parks Jim & Susan Parobek Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Dwight Patterson Sue & Bob Patton Matson Pearce Carolyn & Hoddy Peck
Ron & Betsy Pedersen Kittye & Bill Peeler Holly & Carlos Pena Bob & Katherine Penn Jim & Mary Ruth Perkins Tim & Heidi Perry Teresa Person Kathryn & Craig Peters Noelle Tinnin Petty Family Mr. and Mrs. Steve Philley Emily & John Phillips Jeanne & Maggie Phillips Noralyn & Greg Pickens Mollie & Paul Pin Patricia Plettner Sallie Plummer Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Sandra & Rick Porter Rob & Kathryn Pothier W. Connolly Powell Punkin & Bill Power Pat & Claude Prestidge Carol M. Price Myra Walker & Eben Price Dianne & Hervey Priddy Barry & Deena Pryor The J. Puckett Family Steve Pully & Diana Howard Elizabeth Quelch Kathryn Quest Henry & Gloria Raines Lutetia & Jack Raley Mary & Jim Ramsey Greg & Michell Randall Margaret Ratelle David Reazin Annie Reece Kristin & Ricky Rees Gay & Randy Rekerdres Elizabeth Respess Helen Reynolds Debbie & Tom Rhodus Jeff & Darrel Rice Janie & Murdock Richard Nancy & Clark Richardson Stephanie & Phil Ritter Debby & Robin Robinson Julie & Paul Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt, Jr. Kathleen Rose Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Jay Rosser Wyatt & Carolyn Rousseau Michele & Shad Rowe Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Jack, Cindi, Andy, Charlie and Oliver Rubarth Cary-Elisa & Bobby Rubarts John & Tiffany Rubi Roger & Kristine Ruckert Anne Rushing James Russell Deborah Ryan
Pete & Susie Ryan Jim & Sandy Saalfield Ginger Sager Rod Sager Oleta & Paul Salyards Betty Sanders Erica & Charlie Sartain Grady & Mary Elizabeth Schleier Jan Schoellkopf Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Nita & Dick Scholtz Marilyn Schroeder Chris & Sally Schupp Bob & Jann Scott Patricia Scott Ginny & Conner Searcy Diana Sears Dr and Mrs Les Secrest John & Sarah Seddelmeyer Robert F. See, Jr. Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Frederick Seipp & Carol Roehrig Elizabeth & John Selzer Ann & Irwin Sentilles Leahe Serpan Scott & Sally Shafer Linda & Richard Shaffer Mrs. Sara Shanley Brenda & Van Sheets Betty & Rob Shiels Daphne & Jay Shipowitz Julia & Andy Shoup Arden Showalter Bob & Debbie Shuey Sherry & Rob Shults Nancy Shutt Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Sikes Ann & Bob Simmons Stephen Sims Dottie and Nupe Singhal Linda & Ellis Skinner Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Stewart & Kathryn Slack Anne & Randolph Slaughter Jane & George Slover Joyce & Jack Smiley Ann & Bob Smith Ann & Paul Smith Barbara & Tom Smith Jim & Charlie Smith Jinny & Rusty Smith Julie & Greg Smith Milton & Carol Ann Smith Gloria McCall Snead Jeanne & J.C. Snead Patricia Snider Kim & Jim Synder Sandra Snyder Lucy Sogandares Nancy & John Solana Nancy & Rene Somodevilla Sharon Spalding, PhD Darlene Spellings
Margaret & Jaime Spellings Mary & Arnold Spencer Rand Spencer Judy & Mike Spiva Debbie Stack Kristie & Ron Staffieri Joan Stansbury Tina & Dan Stansbury Sue Dunlap Stark LaRee Stein Mr. & Mrs. Chad Stephens Patricia & J.C. Sterquell Carol Ann Stewart Tricia & Tom Stewart Dennis & Candy Streitt Kay & Mack Strother Ellen R. Stuart Mr. & Mrs. John F. Stull Carolyn Swann Lauren & Stephen Swann Sam & Cindi Swanson Jody & Grant Swartzwelder Sean & Mary Tabor Susan Lee TaCito Betty Olmsted Taylor Cynthia Taylor John R. Taylor Jr Ross & Sally Taylor Sylvia Taylor Byrd F Teague Madalyn Teal Judy & John Temple Ellen & Howard Templin Donna & Wayne Tenney Marvin Thedford Doug Theodore Cinda Thoma Mr. & Mrs. Mike Thomann Gail & Bob Thomas Helen Mary Thomas Michelle & Stewart Thomas Suzanne Thomas Catherine Thompson Elizabeth Thompson Lee & David Thompson Margaret Thompson Patty & Tig Thompson Timothy Thompson Mary Ann & George Till Carolyn Tilley Jane & Dwayne Toler Beth & Jake Tomlin Don & Sharon Tomnitz Frances & Buzz Tompkins Ali & Justin Treaster Susan Tritschler Marlene Tubbs Jo Tuck James Huth & Susan Tucker Janet & Joe Tydlaska Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska Richard & Diane Urquhart Dan & Laura Vasquez
Frances Vick Julie & Ross Vick Mary Lee & Robert Virden Tish & Matthew Visinsky Lucy McRae Vollet David & Susan Waddington Donald Waddington Cathy & Denton Walker Joseph P. Walker III Kathy & Gary Wall Kathleen & Jay Wallace Regan Wallace Mary & Matt Waller Wells Waller Diana & Charles Waring Karen & Ray Warner Dr. & Mrs. Roy Washburn Pam Watkins Margaret & Brad Watson Drs John & Linda Webb Holly & Brian Webster Holly & Brian Webster Sarah Wechsler Blair & Bob Wehrmann Sarah & Russell Weinberg Giffen & CiCi Weinmann Martha M. Wells Shannon & Craig Werthmann Bill Wesson Merial West Evan & Mark Westerburg Linda & Rob Westerburg Jeanette and George Wharton Kay J Whelan Dennis & Jeanette White James & Ann White Bill & Julie Whitsitt Donell & Phillip Wiggins Mrs. Peter N. Wiggins III Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Wilbur Paige Wilbur Karen & Jim Wiley Robyn & Chris Wiley Chris & Elizabeth Williams Emilynn & Claude Wilson Kelly & John Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Wilson Nancy S Wilson Sherry & Robert Wilson Ruth Wiseman Carolyn Wittenbraker Robert L. Wright III Sheryl & Phillip Wylie Marvin Yeager Kathy & John Yeaman Michael & Barbara York Anonymous – 37 *As of December 18
TRY ALPHA
Wednesdays, January 15 - March 11 Did you grow up in the Christian faith but still search for the right words to articulate it? Are you exploring the Christian faith? This course will explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide the opportunity for asking the tough questions. Topics will include: How do we know Jesus lived, and who was He? Why did He die? How can we have faith? How do we pray? How do we read the Bible? Dinner is provided with registration, although we suggest a $10 fee to cover costs. Childcare is available at no cost with pre-registration. We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend most classes and the retreat because the lessons build on each other and attending the whole course offers the richest experience. Register at saintmichael.org/alpha.
JOIN THE WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL FOR A
Epiphany JAN 5 Feast of Lights &Burning of the Greens EPIPHANY FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 p.m. | Church BURNING OF THE GREENS RECEPTION 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Garden Cloister Epiphany is one most beautiful nights of the year at Saint Michael. The congregation gathers in the church for a candlelit service that concludes with a procession out to the Garden Cloister for the ceremonial Burning of the Greens and hot chocolate and s’mores.
FINAL SUNDAY!
Heart of giving A Saint Michael Advent Outreach
UPDATE
TUESDAY, JAN. 21 | 7 P.M. | CHURCH with special guests
TOM LUCE
Founder & Chairman
MARGARET SPELLINGS President & CEO
In 2036, Texas will celebrate its bicentennial. What will Texas look like in 2036? Will Texas still lead the country in economic growth? How do we prepare our state for the challenges ahead, such as population growth, rising health care costs, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources? Tom Luce founded Texas 2036 to frame these challenges and look for solutions. Come hear an update on the state of our State, moderated by Diana Newton.
As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, The Heart of Giving offers a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season. When you make tax-deductible gifts in honor of friends, business associates, or family members, you will receive The Heart of Giving acknowledgement cards to give the people on your Christmas list. Look for the our tables out this Sunday morning. The 2019 beneficiaries are:
Austin Street Center The Gathering Amistad Mission - Bolivia For more information: saintmichael.org/heartofgiving
BOOK STORE
Big sale in the shop! 25-50% off gifts, nativities, cards, and ornaments! We still have a few 2019 ornaments left, so come get one before they sell out. Follow us on Instagram
IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS EVE INFO | DEC. 24
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Please visit saintmichael.org/holidays to view important seating and traffic information regarding the heavily-attended 3 & 5 p.m. services in the Church, as well as a complete listing of the Christmas Eve service offerings, including the greatly-anticipated 1 p.m. Contemporary service with Jazz music!
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Let St. Mary’s Guild do your holiday baking! Come by the Guild’s “Feed Your Soul” bake table on Sunday mornings (today!) in the South Entrance and buy homemade hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and holiday treats. The Guild is now selling loyalty cards - $15 punch cards are good for 20 purchases. They make great stocking stuffers for family members and gifts for Saint Michael friends. If you want something special, such as a whole cake or several wrapped holiday breads, contact stmarysguild@yahoo.com.
DECEMBER 29 WORSHIP SCHEDULE 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. Contemporary Rite II (Church) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist Rite I (SMC) SAINT MICHAEL HOSTS THE GATHERING | TODAY! Saint Michael is hosting The Gathering at Thanks-Giving Square on today at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles will be officiating. Please consider worshipping with and serving lunch to the 125 people who attend The Gathering.
MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY 9-week Book Study January 15 - March 11 Wednesdays | 7 a.m Enjoy coffee, breakfast, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael as we discuss the pursuit of true wisdom in this journey we call life. Led by Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, and Eric Gilmour.
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471
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