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recently saw a replay of the 1988 Women’s 4x100 meter relay from the Seoul Olympics. It was an incredible race, with an amazing come-frombehind victory for the US team. Once again, I marveled at the way racers can hand off batons while moving at top speed, when one person isn’t even looking! As I sat down to write this article, considering what I hope to communicate as we look towards the fall, I couldn’t get the image of a relay race out of my mind.

We are part of a church community, a group of people bound together by faith in saving power of love. God loves each one of us no matter what we have done and what we will do. In Christ, we see that total, sacrificial love in the flesh. As followers of Christ, we become sacred learners, disciples that are formed over and over again by the Way of Love.

perhaps for the first time in recent memory, have truly changed the way we live. For many of us, we are able to dictate the way we live with an incredible amount of agency. We choose where we live, what we eat, how we entertain ourselves, and who we spend time with. We are near-masters of our universe. That is, until a pandemic forces us to quarantine ourselves, our children and grandchildren cannot go to school, we have to worry about the availability of conveniences such as toilet paper, our social disorder is put on full display, and all compounding to create a level of uncertainty that is practically paralyzing.

Each one of us, whether we are highly aware or not, is carrying a heavy weight. As a person in the world, a person who is connected to other people, we cannot ignore that our grief is heavy. We each grieve in our own ways.

We grieve the loss of freedom this virus has put upon us. We grieve the loss of security that our economic uncertainty brings. We grieve with those who feel rejected, judged, persecuted, and unloved because of

"Each one of us, whether we are highly aware or not, is carrying a heavy weight. As a person in the world, a person who is connected to other people, we cannot ignore that our grief is heavy...

We need to be reminded that we are not alone when we travel the Way of Love together."

In many ways, our discipleship is like being in the middle of a relay race. We did not begin this race and we will almost certainly not see the end, but we are part of the journey, nonetheless. There are people who have come before us, who have worked hard with great faith to prepare a community for us to inherit, and we are the ones who will build this community for the next generation. Regardless of where we fall on the spectrum of age or phase, we know what it’s like to be handed a baton, and I hope we are generous enough to hand it off to another.

This year has not been easy (a grand understatement!).

We have experienced truly global challenges that,

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the color of their skin. And in our grief, we can feel lost and exhausted, which is why we need reminders.

We need to be reminded of God’s love and faithfulness. We need to be reminded to seek after God’s peace that will guard our hearts and minds. We need to be reminded that we are not alone when we travel the Way of Love together.

This fall, we will embark on a journey together, one in which we will explore the profound reality of discipleship – and you’re invited! Discipleship is the great calling of our lives. When we commit ourselves to true discipleship of Jesus, our faith becomes more than a

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good idea, we can be truly transformed. That transformation is a gift to each of us, and in this church community, we are committed to helping one another grow.

Beginning Sunday, September 13th, we will spend seven weeks deeply considering where we are in our own faith journey.

You’ve heard us speak and preach about grace, gratitude, and generosity, now we will explore the next step: discipleship.

Dozens of lay leaders have joined our clergy to create multiple ways to support deeper growth this fall.

On September 13th, we will begin a sermon series in all services focused on discipleship and how we can invest ourselves more deeply in the Way of Love. The next clergy podcast series will launch the following day, on Monday, September 14, providing daily prayer and meditations on discipleship. You will also receive physical journals, mailed to you at home, to guide you in daily prayer and reflection on how you can expand and increase your discipleship identity. Finally, there will be multiple opportunities to give your time in service of others and your treasure in the growth of this community, both tangible actions that will transform you deeply over time.

In addition to all the special ways we hope to support you during this season of discipleship, I want to also encourage you, once again, to gather safely in small groups. Until we can be physically back together, small groups can keep us connected and rooted in our faith, while helping keep one another and our neighbors safe. Saint Michael has developed some encouraging resources to help you form or join a small group: saintmichael.org/smallgroups. Read more about how you can safely gather to watch Sunday services, study the bible, pray together, and more. This can be an amazingly transformative moment for us to grow deeper together, wherever we are.

Discipleship is the way forward in a world that may seem scary and out of control. Jesus came to invite each of us to a life that is bigger than what we see in front of us, a life that can be lived in hope that not even death can separate us from God and the faithful love we share. We are each running the race that God has called us to run, and just like a relay, sometimes we receive the baton and sometimes we pass it. The good news is that this grand race isn’t run alone. Together, and with God’s help, we can keep running. We are not alone – you are not alone!

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ASSOCIATE FOR MISSIONS & OUTREACH 16 AN ORGANIST'S LETTER the TO HER CONGREGATION 17 FROM THE LOFT WITH JONATHAN RYAN

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18 PARISH CALENDAR (IT'S BACK!!)

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25 PASTORAL CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC 26 [PHOTOS] AROUND THE PARISH 27 STAFF NEWS: PHILIP FILLIAN APPOINTED NEW

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST 27 JUBILEE PARK HIRES NEW PRESIDENT & CEO

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August 9 represents 75 years of mission and ministry for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal. Pictured above is the construction of the reredos in the main church, 1960, sculpted by world-renowned artist and sculptor Charles Umlauf, who also that year installed the angel statue on the boulevard leading in to Love Field. See page 10 for more views of our history!

30 GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST 31 ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING CHEAT SHEET 32 PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS, 2020 VESTRY

& SMAA FOUNDATION 33 SAINT MICHAEL'S FARMERS MARKET 34 MOUTH-WATERING RECIPES!

CLERGY REGULAR CLERGY

SUNDAY STREAMING SERVICES

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector

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The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector

11 AM CDT Contemporary Worship

The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care The Rev. Robert A. Scott, Associate for Worship & Liturgy The Rev. Bob Johnston, Associate for Contemporary Worship The Rev. Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth ASSISTING CLERGY The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Amy Heller, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Tim Kennedy, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, Pastoral Care Assistant The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla, Pastoral Care Assistant

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CONTACTS PRIEST ON CALL (214) 232-7512 Main Parish Number (214) 363-5471

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

SAINT MICHAEL STAFF Monica Awbrey Rob Baber Ross Badgett Chanta Bahn Julia Dietz Beckel Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Justin Brooks Robert Butler Nozar Daryapayma Kathy Davis Jill Delabano Philip Fillian Hannah Fisher Netra Fitzgerald Bonita Frederick Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Steven Haal Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Travis Harvey Rev. Amy Heller Carol Hicks Diane Hollie Angelia Hunter Madelyn Ivy Adam Jones Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston III Cheryl Kaschak Elizabeth Keogh Tiffany LaMotte Rev. Mary Lessmann Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles Chris Love Caroline Marak Santos Martinez Christi Morrow Chase Monson Tricia Morris Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Collen O'Hara Darla Osterhaut Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Marco Reyes Monica Rosser Meredith Rose Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan Rev. Robert A. Scott Dollie Smith Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Celise Stephenson Tish Visinsky Regan Wallace

Assistant Choirmaster Director of Finance Mgr of Electronic Communication Associate for Mission & Outreach Music Administrator Asst. to Pastoral Care Asst. to Worship & Liturgy Vice Rector Director of Contemporary Music Assistant Director of Facilities Director of Facilities Childcare Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries Assistant Dir. of Music & Organist Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Events SMES Head of School Weekend Receptionist Rector Director of Communications Priest Associate for Worship Associate Director of Music & Organist Graphic Design & Production Priest Associate for Worship Extended Care Director Receptionist Accountant Asst. Dir. of Children & Family Ministry AVL & Technology Manager Associate for Contemporary Worship Accountant SMES Admissions & Comm. Relations Coord.

Director of Youth Ministry Associate for Spiritual Growth Associate for Formation Bookshop Manager Stewardship Manager Sexton Mission & Outreach Coordinator Asst. Director of Youth Ministry Director of SMES Priest Associate for Pastoral Care Executive Director of Operations Accountant Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Sexton Special Assistant to the Rector Executive Asst. to the Rector Director of Music & Organist Sexton Associate for Worship & Liturgy Sexton Priest Associate for Worship Database Manager, Parish Records Director of Parish Life Director of Children & Family Ministry (CFM)

2020 VESTRY Jay Lipscomb John Ellerman Blair Oden Kathy Kelley Scott Wilson Ginger Brown

Senior Warden Junior Warden Warden-at-Large Treasurer Chancellor Clerk

George Baldwin, Jane Greene, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Hallie Lawrence, Stacey Malcolmson, Steve McKenney, Richard D'Antoni, Louise Griffeth, John McFarland, Jr., Darrel Rice, Erica Sartain

2020 DIOCESAN DELEGATES Exp 2020 Exp 2021 Exp 2022 Exp 2020 Exp 2021 Exp 2022

John McFarland, Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan Terry Demler, J.C. Snead, Scott Wilson Michael Blachly, Mary Henderson, Kelly Nichols Reddell alternates: Ed Blessing, Katherine Blachly, Ross Vick Heather Lorch, Jack Rubarth, Blair Oden Michael Reddell, David Henderson, Eric Gilmour

FROM the EDITOR

My son Charlie is three years old. 3. Trois. El gran niño de tres años. Hurricane Charlie. He blows a consistent category 3 or 4 on a normal day with gusts up to a Category 20 on extreme days.... He has changed the way I view the world. My outlook on the whole of life has shifted with this little dude in my life. He has shown me that life can have many different faces in a very short time—that being able to adapt to those changes is a powerful thing. Did I mention he's only three?

THE YEAR WAS 1945, and the Right Reverend Harry Tunis Moore, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, pursued his war-delayed dream of establishing a new Episcopal parish for the growing area then referred to as North Dallas. A small group of people were ready to form this new mission, and met for their first worship service on a hot August Sunday in 1945—in a Boy Scout hut located on the grounds of the University Park YMCA. ALSO DURING THIS TIME, The United States Tenth Army took control of Okinawa, the main island of the Ryukyus, 362 miles from the Japanese home islands; the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese Submarine, the war in Europe ended may 7th (V-E Day); Adolf Hitler and his wife of one day, Eva Braun, committed suicide; Harry S. Truman became the 33rd President of the United States following the death of President Roosevelt, (effects of polio); Robert Oppenheimer's Little Boy and Fat Man nuclear bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing Emperor Hirohito to announce Japan's surrender on the radio, August 14th (V-J Day); German concentration camps were liberated and Das Vaterland became divided between Allied occupation forces; 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter creating the United Nations, and the United States Marines stormed Iwo Jima...and Henry Winkler, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Steve Martin and Rod Stewart were born.

It was during this—on the Feast Day of Saint Michael and All Angels—the group, which by then had become several hundred persons, executed the charter and formed Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

I do not think it a stretch to state that our parish was born during the triumphant overcoming of globally and truly challenging times...Hello 2020....

Isolation, tragedy, and great obstacles have been seen by this parish before. But we are born of tough, determined stuff—and have found a way not only to survive when others did not, but to thrive throughout our blessed-by-God 75 years of mission and ministry to the neighborhood, the city of Dallas, and those beyond and across the sea. For 75 years we have ambitiously adapted to the work and ministry needed here and abroad. In only three tiny years, my son has taken me on a journey of growth—it is hard to estimate the faithfulness of God through all the changing faces of 75 years!

I challenge you to consider our current milieu: a world ravaged by disease, fractured by struggles: economic, political, and racial. Ponder the heartfelt sharing of Vice Rector Ken Brannon on page 8, in asking, what goodness can we glean from this time?, and take solace in Rector Chris Girata's words on page 2, reminding us that, despite our current griefs, we, are not alone when we travel the Way of Love together.

As our parish forebears overcame the hardships of their days, so shall we, when we band together as a loving church—a living organism—and trust in the care of our Lord, be swift to love, and make haste to be kind. THIS is what the world needs.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL!

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The Board of Directors S FIT F ZG O is delighted to announce D ERA LD, SMES H EA the appointment of Mrs. Netra Fitzgerald, and welcome her as our next Head of School at Saint Michael Episcopal School, effective July 1, 2020. The Board and SMES unanimously agrees that Netra is a perfect fit to lead Saint Michael Episcopal School in this important time in our history!

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Netra comes to SMES immediately after serving as Head of Greenhill School Preschool Division for five years. She focused there on establishing strong relationships with her students, parents and faculty. During her tenure, the student enrollment in the Greenhill Preschool grew to be the largest in Greenhill’s 70-year history. She has been instrumental in guiding their curriculum development, social & emotional learning skills integration, and balance of direct learning & play. Throughout the greater preschool community, Netra has become known for her expertise. Even internationally, her leadership and knowledge have been recognized as evidenced by her invitation to present at the Annual International Education Summit in Beijing, China last summer where she presented and spoke on “Early Childhood Learning Ages 0-3.” Most importantly, Netra has the vital experience of being a teacher in the classroom for a number of years including Kindergarten and First Grade.

Netra’s background includes over twenty years in education with a focus on early childhood and leadership. She began her educational career as a kindergarten teacher at Presbyterian Day School in Memphis. Thereafter, she has taught at four independent schools across the country, teaching first grade, directing summer school programs, and serving as interim

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assistant head of school in Albuquerque before moving to the Metroplex in 2014.

A 1992 graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Netra then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the University of Memphis. She was also selected in 2006 to participate in the highly regarded Project Zero Summer Institute at Harvard University where she took a deep dive into learning and intelligence.

Netra has great enthusiasm for teaching, a love for children and a Christ-centered approach to education. Her almost instant and genuine connection with all she meets is remarkable to observe. Both her academic background and her professional experience fit beautifully with our beloved Saint Michael Episcopal School.

We look forward to Netra, her husband Ty and their adult children (Kelsey, studying to be a nurse, and Kyle, applying to medical schools) to be part of our school and our community.

S E R V I C E . E D U C AT I O N . LO V E . FA I T H .

Saint Michael Episcopal School’s mission is to provide a nurturing, individualized, inclusive early childhood experience based on our four pillars: Service, Education, Love and Faith. We offer a curriculum to stimulate children’s intellectual and spiritual growth with activities that foster creative thinking, develop strong character, and build a foundation in faith.

Saint Michael Episcopal School will open the online application for the 2021-22 school year on September 24. Members in good standing of Saint Michael and All Angels will receive priority admission consideration. We invite you to tour SMES virtually this fall. You may find the application link, admission details and other information on our website.

For more information please contact Elizabeth Keogh at ekeogh@smesdallas.org or (214) 361-1224 ext. 244

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75 "...WOULD [NOT] RECOMMEND" years

KEN BRANNON, Vice Rector

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ear Friends, I saw the funniest thing on Facebook recently. It was a t-shirt that had the year “2020” in bold letters, and then underneath showed the usual five-star rating system with only one star given and the phrase: Would not recommend.

I think that’s how many of us are feeling right now. We’d just as soon fast forward to 2021 and pray that things get better next year. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the blessings we are receiving now. How are we being reshaped and rewired for a new reality?

God’s reality?

Our Rector, Chris, often says, “Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” So I’m taking him up on his challenge. What goodness can we glean from this time?

In this letter, I would like to talk about race. Just writing those words, I know there are some people already penning letters to me asking why I am focusing on race rather than being “color-blind.”

Friends, the simple truth is that only white people have the luxury of being “color-blind.” It’s part and parcel of white privilege.

Let me give you a real-life example: On an evening in early June, when the protests were just beginning in Dallas, my 19 year old son and I walked from our Uptown home near McKinney Ave. to downtown. We wanted to bear witness to what was happening. Things began peacefully enough, but became more ominous as we neared City Hall.

There were more police cars and more helicopters. There were more protesters and more rioters (there is a difference).

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There were more broken windows and more graffiti scrawled on building walls. The city was on edge.

When we decided to return home, we unwittingly came upon the Whole Foods that had just been looted. Police vehicles were everywhere, including armored vehicles. As the police established a perimeter around the store and began arresting people by the dozens, Isaac and I found ourselves trapped in the middle of it all. I was afraid.

And here’s where white privilege came into play. All I wanted to do was return home safely, but I couldn’t figure out how to do so, because everything around us was so fluid. In front of us were police officers arresting looters and shouting out orders. Behind us and to both sides were people fleeing.

So what did I do? I approached the police officer closest to us, explained that we lived on Howell Street, and asked how best to get home. Pausing for a second, he said, “The safest way is to walk right through this gauntlet of police officers. We can’t guarantee your safety anywhere else.” He was stern, but kind.

He was “protecting and serving,” as police around the country are charged to do. I was grateful.

As we walked through the unfolding drama and past the flashing lights, I wondered aloud to Isaac: “If I was Black, would I have been given the same benefit of the doubt? What made me so confident that the police officer would help me? How many of those being arrested had broken the law and how many were simply presumed guilty?” It’s these kinds of questions… hard questions…reflective questions…

that open our minds and hearts to those around us. Binary thinking won’t save us. Increasing spiritual depth and complexity may.

I’ve been engaging this moment by attending prayer gatherings led by Black clergy and reading books that challenge my perceptions about race, such as “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” by Michelle Alexander and “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism,” by Robin DiAngelo.

I’m seeking out voices different than mine, including news outlets I don’t normally watch. In a time when crisis can constrict our line of sight, I’m trying to widen my view.

“Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” I find myself being opened to the world in new ways that I expect will make me a better human being and a better priest.

Years from now, when I look back at 2020, I might actually give it five stars: Would definitely recommend.

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1. Austin Street Center is always a part of our Saint Michael Mission & Outreach efforts! Parishioners help with our longstanding collaboration with Jubilee as it continued during this pandemic.

2. During April and May, SMAA parishioners donated food and essential items for Jubilee, where they were then distributed to families of that community. Parishioners were generous with their money as well, funding the provision of food to 65 families weekly through July. In all, 675 bags of groceries and essential items were provided.

3. In mid-July, St. Mary’s Guild bake team members were asked to “start your ovens for a good cause” by fellow Guild member Paula Calise. The Guild’s traditional Sunday bake sales had been shut down due to the pandemic—created another opportunity—baking for hospital emergency room staffers slammed by coronavirus patients and needing a pick-me-up.

“The reception we got from Baylor and UT Southwestern brought tears to my eyes.

They could not have been more shocked and pleased...."

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e are exceedingly thankful for how the Lord has blessed this parish, rising up from a humble Boy Scouts hut, growing through our 75 years of mission and ministry to become one of the largest and most vibrant Episcopal parishes in the country! It is our heartfelt desire to tangibly celebrate what God has been doing in and through us—but the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused us to cling to prudence, and delay that year-long celebration until we can all be physically and safely together again. At this time, we are planning to fully kick off our 75th Anniversary festivities on Sunday, August 15, 2021, and will be so excited to share this together as a parish family.

In the meantime, August 9, 2020 is our actual 75th anniversary Sunday, and we could not let this auspicious day pass without taking a moment to thank God and acknowledge the blessings bestowed upon us. Join us as The Rev. Dr. Bill Power, beloved and former Saint Michael priest, joins us as our preacher for the 9 and 11 AM CDT streaming services. To learn more about our anniversary visit the link below.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT The current church under construction - 1959; Groundbreaking for Church Activities Building - 1956 ; Women of Saint Michael Gift Wrapping Class - 1957; Groundbreaking, June 15, 1947; Altar Guild prepares for service under the steel - 1959

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Saint Michael Chapel as the main church, ca. 1955; Groundbreaking, June 15, 1947; Communion

under the construction steel - 1959; Saint Michael Chapel restoration project, the ceiling beams put in to place - 2003; The chapel steeple lowered in to position during the restoration - 2003.

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Church setup during construction - 1959; Burning of the church mortgage - 1972; The beginning: church worship at SMU - 1947; A fabulous meeting performance - 1965; Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - 1949

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CHANTA BHAN APPOINTED NEW ASSOCIATE FOR MISSION & OUTREACH CHRIS GIRATA, KEN BRANNON & CHANTA BHAN

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’m thrilled to bring you the news that we have called a new Associate for Mission and Outreach. The work that we do together at Saint Michael shines a bright light of hope into the world, and we will be adding a new leader to our team.

Chanta Bhan comes to us with deep experience in community and organizational coordination, and I know she will be a gift to our church. I want to thank Ken Brannon, along with the search committee, including George Baldwin (Chair), Adele Broughton, Bob Campbell, Maria D’Antoni, Elizabeth Helfrich, and Ben Leal, for their efforts to identify and call Chanta to Saint Michael. Please join me in a big prayer of thanksgiving!

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector

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am very pleased to announce that Chanta Bhan has accepted our call to serve as Associate for Mission and Outreach. Chanta is a remarkable human being with incredible gifts for ministry and significant experience working in diverse settings.

In terms of educational preparation, Chanta received a BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures from Barnard College at Columbia University in 1995. She studied Hindi, Urdu, Modern Standard Arabic, Sanskrit, French, and Biblical Greek. She went on to earn a Master of Theological Studies (1999) and a Master of Divinity (2005) from Harvard Divinity School. Just this spring, she completed

the Anglican Studies program at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Chanta’s work experience is as fascinating as her educational studies. She worked at Tufts Medical Center as the Interfaith Chaplain (2016-2019) and the Associate University Chaplain for Protestant Ministry (2014-2016). She was also the Chair of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission from 2010-2019. Other formative work experience includes hospice, international missions, and teaching at the college and high school level. In her work, Chanta combines compassion and a commitment to justice in a way that mirrors the “loving kindness” of God often depicted in Hebrew scripture.

Chanta is currently a “postulant for holy orders” in the Diocese of Massachusetts.

The next steps in the discernment process are “candidate” and “ordinand.” We will work closely with the Diocese of Massachusetts to ensure that her process continues on track, with the hope that she will be ordained a deacon and priest sometime next year. As many of you know, the Episcopal discernment process takes time and cannot be rushed. In terms of her role at Saint Michael, she will be part of all clergy gatherings, even though there are certain diaconal and priestly functions (like celebrating Eucharist) that will wait until she is ordained.

In her role as Associate for Mission and Outreach, Chanta will be part of the executive team at Saint Michael, providing strategic direction for our local partnerships and international missions. She will work closely with Christi Morrow, the Mission and Outreach Coordinator, and many of you, to put our core focus into action: “building Christian disciples for a transformed community.”

Baldwin (Chair), Adele Broughton, Bob Campbell, Maria D’Antoni, Elizabeth Helfrich, and Ben Leal. This team will also help welcome Chanta in August. In addition, Kristen Burk, Executive Assistant to the Vice Rector, provided valuable assistance keeping everything in order.

In the message below, Chanta offers her own words of greeting. She has made it clear that she has much to learn from us, but I am clear that she has much to teach us about becoming the “Beloved Community” that God intends. Welcome, Chanta!

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector

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ear Beloved Community at Saint Michael and All Angels,

Thank you for inviting me to serve with you as your Associate for Mission and Outreach! I am excited about what I will learn from all of you as we serve the church, Dallas, and the world. As I discerned the call to Saint Michael and All Angels, I was impressed by how your clergy team and how your congregation thinks and plans ahead for the future. When I speak with other congregations, I find myself referring to “how Saint Michael and All Angels has approached the same issue!”

You are doing such amazing service in the name of Christ and I am delighted to join you in fulfilling missio dei as we take the Gospel of Jesus Christ beyond the walls of the church. Thank you for welcoming me and I look forward to meeting you and hearing your stories!

Chanta Bhan Associate for Mission and Outreach

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Prayer Ministry Book Study begins July 30

If you’ve ever wondered why you pray, how you should pray, or what you should pray for, join the Prayer Ministry as we seek to answer these questions through study and discussion of Dr. Jim Denison’s new book, THE GREATER WORK; How Prayer Positions You to Receive All That Grace Intends to Give.

contact | maria@dantonipartners.com

Make Music With Us! Saint Michael Choristers is kicking off again this fall with offerings for children ages 4-18, ranging from our youngest singers in Cherub Choir to now going through high school, including a new choir for boys with changed voices. We will offer a combination of virtual offerings and small group in-person sessions. Choristers is an excellent way for your child to find their “home” within Saint Michael, while being part of a dynamic discipleship program, learning fantastic music, and making lifelong friends! Register your child by visiting saintmichael.org/choristers or email Julia Dietz Beckel for more information at jbeckel@saintmichael.org.

8-Week Grief Workshop

COMFORT AND HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF Wednesdays, Sept. 30 - Nov. 18 6 – 8 p.m. in the Parlor Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort. There is no fee for this offering. Please register by Tuesday, September 29.

Registration and questions: Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org or faithandgrief.org.

Led by Regina Hunt of Faith and Grief Ministries

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AN ORGANIST'S LETTER TO HER CONGREGATION DR. MARGARET "MEG" HARPER, Associate Director of Music & Organist

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n Sunday mornings these days, the congregation of Saint Michael is spread across our city (and world), watching our live-streamed liturgies from home. When I ask people what they miss the most, one of the most frequent answers is that they miss singing hymns together.

I’ve been thinking recently about the way that the organ is an ideal instrument for this time. The organ has always been symbolically rich for use in the church, and perhaps more so now than ever. The organ is made of many, many pipes—in the case of Saint Michael’s organ—4,927 pipes.

Each of these makes a different sound. Some are similar to one another; others are quite distinct. No two are identical.

The organ is designed to make many voices speak together, sometimes in complete unity, sometimes complementing one another, and sometimes showcasing contrasts.

Of the church, 1 Corinthians 12:7-12 says, “The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way.

That is for the good of all. To some people the spirit gives a message of wisdom. To others the same Spirit gives a message of knowledge. To others the same Spirit gives faith. To others that one Spirit gives gifts of healing. To others he gives the power to do miracles. To others he gives the ability to prophesy. To others he gives the ability to tell the spirits apart. To others he gives the ability to speak in different kinds of languages they had not known before. And to still others he gives the ability to explain what was said in those languages. All the gifts are produced by one and the same Spirit. He gives gifts to each person, just as he decides. There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ.”

Saint Michael is made up of many members, each of whom bring to our church and our community unique gifts. None of us can be the entirety of God’s work in our world; we work best when we work together. It’s the same with the organ, and this is why this particular instrument provides such an excellent representation of the singing of God’s people.

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Take for instance the Flûte harmonique. One of the most beautiful stops on our organ, this rank of pipes creates a melodious voice, well suited to playing a lyrical melody in a soft piece. It makes an elegant soloist, captivating and luscious. Consider the Voix humaine.

An opinionated stop, the Voix humaine speaks with a quiet yet assertive tone. It is an acquired taste and to some people sounds a bit nasal. I love its clear sense of individual character. How about the Chamade, bold and brilliant, used on Easter to trumpet forth hymn melodies? Each of these sets of pipes has a distinct role, and when used well, work together with the whole of the instrument.

Likewise, our church is made of many members, each unique and each essential to the whole. We have teachers who lead small groups, imparting wisdom to their peers. We have quiet, behind-the-scenes organizers who make sure that each effort of the church is well planned. We have creative thinkers who imagine new ways we can reach our community. My point is this: we’re each unique, given different gifts by the Spirit, and we work best when we work together.

So, until we can be back together, I challenge for you to listen for your own voice on Sunday morning live-streamed liturgies. Perhaps you are the strong support of the Chamade, or perhaps you are the lyric voice of the Flûte harmonique.

Whatever the case, we’re all represented: each of our unique voices speak together as one. As the organ echoes forth on hymns, sing along whole-heartedly from home, and know that the organ is singing for all of us until we can all be back together again.

FROM THE LOFT JONATHAN RYAN, Director of Music & Organist

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or music?

hat if I told you that our chorister program is first and foremost about discipleship? And only secondarily about singing

It’s true.

As our chorister program for young people begins its third year this fall, we have enough experience right here at Saint Michael to back this up.

We’ve seen how our program brings its young people from a variety of areas and schools together to form deep and lasting friendships. We’ve witnessed how the program’s mentorship, which is foundational to what we do, has grown leaders, more deeply engaged the new and younger children, and opened eyes to see those beyond the normal, everyday radar of peers.

make every child count: no one slips through the cracks. That’s an experience of how every person matters. Choristers realize that unfocused or poor conduct affects many others besides them, and is one of many ways teamwork is absorbed and learned. The list can go on…

Oh yes, they also sing, too.

And the choristers are important leaders each week in the most highly attended Sunday service (at least outside of a pandemic!).

But, the thing that is so special and exceptional for a church choir of young people is the discipleship.

What I wrote above is the primary reason we chose the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) training method and structure for our choris-

for most of our choristers, it was the only activity they had this past spring outside of school. Many parents further shared that our weekly chorister Zoom social was a highlight of their child’s week!

The non-singing, non-musical things are also why we aren’t settling for our chorister program to end at 8th Grade (as many do around the country). This fall, we have our final expansion of our chorister program to go through high school. Again, it’s all about discipleship. Puberty isn’t easy for anyone.

As our choristers experience so much change, we want their church’s presence in their lives to remain unchanged.

Their church’s presence includes friends, some of which are the closest friends they have, older role models, adults who believe in them and enable their achievement, appropriate pride in their accomplishments, the consistency of the weekly routine to which they’ve committed, a visible role of leadership within our entire parish, and, of course, a lot of fun along the way.

Some of our choristers have worked longer to achieve their status in the choir than anything else they’ve ever done, whether that’s earning The experience of this contheir admission as full chostant in their lives as they risters by receiving the white grow up is a formational surplice to wear or one of experience of how to live the colored ribbons indicatlife: simply growing older or ing their accomplishment. entering a new chapter of life ZOOM LESSONS & REHEARSALS ARE A NORMAL PART OF LIFE NOW Sometimes, the process has doesn’t absolve us of disciplelasted 9 to 12 months or more. They ter program. It has not so much to ship. Importantly, our responsibility as have experienced just how much can do with singing or making music, but a church in discipling is demonstrated: be accomplished with a firm commiteverything to do with everything else. we won’t give our young people such a ment, and learned how to not give comprehensive formation and opporup. Their training includes learning All of these non-singing, non-musical tunity only to turn them away once how to focus for considerable periods things are why we are so excited about they finish 8th grade. of time, giving 100% effort, and not this still relatively new program. And allowing distractions to compromise why we’ve made sure we continue it continued page 29 their effort. Our rehearsal methods during our pandemic time. In fact,

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for a full listing of all events & classes, please visit saintmichael.org

PARISH LIFE

To contact Parish Life: Tish Visinsky, Director, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

SMAA West Parking Lot / SMES Porte-Cochere* From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be BLESSING all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful annual OUTDOOR Saint Michael and All Angels tradition. A short liturgy will be led by the clergy followed by individual pet blessings.

Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Social distancing protocols will be in place. *subject to change based on parish open status

CFM

To Contact Children & Family Ministry: Regan Wallace, Director, rwallace@saintmichael.org Madelyn Ivy, Asst. Director, mivy@saintmichael.org ***Please note that both "digital" and "physical" locations are provided, should our ability to come together become a reality once more!

SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. GODLY PLAY Digital Location: Godly Play weekly email Physical Location: Level I: Ages 3 - 6, Rooms 202, 203, 205 Level II: Ages 6 - 9, Rooms 206, 210 Introducing Godly Play! After lots of consideration, Saint Michael’s Children and Family Ministry has made the move from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Godly Play. This class provides faithful and practical lessons for children to learn, not only about biblical teachings, but the specifics of the Episcopal church and the Christian faith. Tactile materials allow children to directly interact with and ponder each lesson individually.

Please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org, or Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org, with any questions.

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SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE WEAVING GOD’S PROMISES Digital Location: Zoom- Info sent upon registration Physical Location: Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Room 214 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade: Room 216 In this engaging class, children will build upon their understanding of God and God’s promises to us through meaningful lessons and hands-on time with the Bible. Using prayer, art, games, and more, this class is sure to engage your youngster in their faith. For more information, please contact Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org.

SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. THE BIBLE PROJECT 4TH-5TH GRADE Sunday mornings 10 a.m.

Digital Location: 4th/5th Grade Weekly Email Physical Location: Room 213 Now that we’ve answered some of our questions about God, what about His Word, the Bible? Who wrote the Bible?

How does it apply to me? What does it all mean? Join us as we explore the Bible through engaging videos, games, and discussions. For information and questions, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org.

Please note that Sunday morning classes in the fall for Children and Youth will not meet on November 22, December 13, 20, and 27. We will resume after the holidays on January 3

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE-BY BLESSING See ad back cover 4- 5:30 P.M. In the West Parking Lot This. Is. For. EVERYONE! Bring backpacks and laptops to be blessed by SMAA Clergy, drop off school supply donations for Jubilee, and pick up back-to-school goodie bags! Also learn about our offerings for all ages, participate in outreach, listen to amazing music by our SMAA musicians! For more information, please visit saintmichael.org/back2school

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SATURDAY MUSIC PODCAST "MUSIC AS DISCIPLESHIP"

SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/SMAAPOD YOUTH

To Contact Youth Ministry: Tiffany LaMotte, Director, tlamotte@saintmichael.org Chase Monson, Asst. Director, cmonson@saintmichael.org Check saintmichael.org/youth for additional events that may be added SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS Lessons will be available each week on Sunday mornings.

Streamed LIVE on the Youth Ministry Facebook and Instagram profiles with Chase and Tiffany!

BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 CONFIRMATION: IT’S A WHOLE NEW THING! This class will meet on Zoom each week. Tiffany and Chase will send the link to everyone registered. More information at saintmichael.org/youthconfirmation!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 YOUTH GROUP CARNIVAL! 5-7 p.m. at the West Lot Field SMAA Youth Group will kick-off with an outside carnival on Sunday, September 13 from 4-6 p.m.! Games and food will be provided, social distancing will be followed.

ADULT FORMATION

To Contact Adult Formation: Fr. Eric Liles, eliles@saintmichael.org Hannah Fisher, Formation Assistant, hfisher@saintmichael.org "MY STORY" Introduction from Rev. Eric See description page 19

The past two program years, we have engaged deeply in God’s Story and in Our Story. We read through the full narrative

of the Bible (all ages!) and for our Adult Formation have walked through 2000 years of Church History and Theology. This final year of the “story trilogy” series explores the third and final leg of the Anglican Stool: Scripture (God's Story), Tradition (Our Story), and now REASON (My Story).

Many of you will remember the popular advertisement campaign for the Episcopal Church and the motto, “Don’t check your brains at the door.” We believe in a reasonable faith, questions are welcome, and each of our experiences, collected as Community, inform our understanding of God and the world.

Saint Michael offers many ways to stay informed and engaged with our parish community—we look forward to seeing you! saintmichael.org/LIVE /CFM /YOUTH /LIVEFORMATION /C19

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During this time of physical distancing we plan to offer a video each week of our schedule. Should we have the opportunity to safely gather all together at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, we will!

MY STORY begins with a five-week series on Faith in…

Politics, Medicine, Business, Education, and Law. I think this first series will help all of us know how we can best live out our life of faith in our work and other settings. Many of these sessions will be led by our own parish family members.

Following this is a thoughtful four-week series on traditional social justice issues. Next, the Rev. Mary Lessmann will lead an awesome three weeks on Stages of Faith Development.

During this year of MY STORY I strongly encourage everyone to get involved in at least one small group.

These discipleship groups help us to grow in our faith and action as followers of Jesus! I also want to encourage each of you to write your spiritual autobiography. What does your journey of faith look like? Who are the key characters (authors, people, place, etc.), what are your big questions for God? This exercise will bear much fruit and we will have several offerings to help you in this process throughout the year. May “Your Story” and “My Story” be blessed by God! God’s Peace, Eric

SAINT MICHAEL 101 Are you curious to learn more about Saint Michael and All Angels— about what membership and being an engaged parishioner is all about?

CHURCHNEXT: ONLINE FORMATION! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN NOW—EXCLUSIVELY CURATED CLASSES JUST FOR SMAA PARISHIONERS ChurchNext is a FREE online Christian learning digital experience with various courses taught by expert teachers in scripture, liturgy, prayer, church history, theology and more.

Our own Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles will continually curate the exclusive Saint Michael ChurchNext Library, adding courses and removing others as we progress week by week. Courses are available now. More will be added in the weeks to come and others will rotate off. These courses utilize various tools such as informational videos, discussion boards, and quizzes to make us better informed and more mature in our faith.

To engage in a course you can simply watch the videos, and you can also use the others resources if they are helpful to you. Join now by emailing Hannah at hfisher@saintmichael. org for the registration link. Don't wait, as classes may not be available as they are contually updated and refreshed!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - NOVEMBER 18 MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL (MOSM) BOOK STUDY Led by Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, Eric Gilmour 7 - 8 a.m.

12-Week Book Study via Zoom, email Hannah (email below) con't.

EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 4-WEEK SESSION IF YOU ARE: • A NEW CHRISTIAN • NEW TO SAINT MICHAEL

If that's you, then join us for "Saint Michael 101", led by our Rector, Chris Girata, along with The Rev. Mary Lessmann, as they shine light on life here at Saint Michael, the clergy, and ministries flourishing within our parish!

• WANTING TO BE CONFIRMED

SIGN UP TODAY! SUN, SEPT. 27

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I. "FAITH IN" SERIES Faith Faith Faith Faith Faith

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II. SOCIAL JUSTICE Verna J. Dozier William Wilburforce William Stringfellow Grimke Sisters

MY STORY INFORMATION For questions, please email

eliles@saintmichael.org or call 214.363.5471

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III. STAGES OF FAITH DEVELOPMENT 3-week series led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann

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Join us for fellowship and study with the Men of Saint Michael as we deepen our knowledge in faith together using C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity. Join now by emailing Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org. Don't delay!

INTRODUCING ENNEAGRAM "INTENSIVES"

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 WOMEN’S CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PILGRIMAGE INFORMATIONAL MEETING 12:30 p.m.

Via Zoom For questions and to receive the invitation link please contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org See pg. 26 for the full story!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

PREMIER SMAA EVENTS!

SMAA SAINT MICHAEL 101 101 Led by the Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Via Zoom (link provided to registrants) REGISTER: saintmichael.org/101 For questions please contact Heather, helorch@gmail.com

If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting, or want to learn more about membership, then this Zoom gathering is for you! You’ll meet members of our clergy & vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish.

SUNDAY OCT 11, 18, 25 & NOV 1 CHRISTIANS EC EPISCOPAL Led by Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann 12:30 -1:30 p.m. via Zoom (link provided to registrants) REGISTER: by October 8th at saintmichael.org/EC Contact: Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org This class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice. This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. This class also serves as "Confirmation Prep" for those who want to be confirmed. The four (4) weekly topics: 1. Our Anglican Heritage 2. Worship and Sacraments 3. Bible and Spiritual Formation 4. Next Steps

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CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

Saint Michael and All Angels started offering The Enneagram Journey, a 12-week DVD based curriculum, during the fall of 2016. Since that time, over 250 parishioners have taken the class. With that many Enneagram graduates among our parishioners, we’ve long wanted to offer some deeper classes to encourage continuing work. The sequestering that has been part of our safety response to the pandemic has provided a silver lining in the form of the opportunity to write these classes!

This fall SMAA is introducing Enneagram Intensives.

These are short classes on specific topics that will assist and encourage you in ongoing Enneagram work. Topics currently being developed are: Enneagram and Spiritual Practices, Triads and Spiritual Growth, Enneagram and Parenting, and Enneagram and Relationships. These 3-week classes will be offered with some regularity, so you can choose the days and times that best fit your schedule. Class size will be limited to provide a more individualized experience and to facilitate deeper group discussions. Classes will be led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann. Initially, plans are for virtual classes, with the hope to soon pivot to physical classes if allowed. Registration required.

TO REGISTER: RSVP to Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org For all details visit saintmichael.org/Enneagram These inaugural Enneagram Intensive will be offered this fall: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 14 & 21 ENNEAGRAM AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICES Led by Mary Lessmann 7 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom. Register at the email above.

INTENSIVE PREREQUISITES

Completion of The Enneagram Journey curriculum is a prerequisite for taking an Enneagram Intensive class. If you have not yet taken our Enneagram Journey class—or all of this sounds intriguing—or is creating FOMO—then step right up: TUESDAYS BEGINNING SEPT 15 - DEC 8 THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY 6:30 p.m.

TO REGISTER: RSVP to Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org This 12-week course will go through December 8 (with a break for Thanksgiving).

IN THE SPRING... The Ennegram Journey is offered Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. beginning February 10 and continuing for 12 weekly sessions through May 5 (with a break for Spring Break). Registration will be required. If you have questions or you’d like to register, please email Mary at the address listed above.

PASTORAL CARE

To Contact Pastoral Care: Fr. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org Katherine Bowen, PC Assistant, kbowen@saintmichael.org WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 18 8-WEEK GRIEF WORKSHOP – “COMFORT & HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF” Led by Regina Hunt of Faith and Grief Ministries See ad pg. 12 6 – 8 p.m.

Parlor (subject to change due to pandemic life) Registration/questions: Katherine, kbowen@saintmichael.org or faithandgrief.org Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort. There is no fee for this offering. Please register by Tuesday, September 29.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 FALL BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

West Library The Parish Nurse Ministry, with the American Red Cross, will sponsor our Fall Blood Drive. Currently Dallas is facing a severe blood shortage and needs blood donors to give to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Driver’s license or ARC card/app required to donate.

Reservations: Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org

3 WEEK SERIES THIS FALL DATE, TIME AND LOCATION DETAILS TBD ORGANIZING FOR HEAVEN We all know how important it is to plan. We plan our weddings and our education, we plan for children, and our retirement. However, it is true that sometimes we neglect to attend to the details of that time when our health will decline and finally we go into everlasting life with our Lord. There are many reasons why we do not make time to plan for the end of our life: we don’t believe death will catch us unawares, the planning information can be confusing, etc.

Pastoral Care will host a program named “Organizing for Heaven”. In it, we will gather experts in the fields of legal issues, planned giving, hospice, funeral planning, and our columbarium. For three sessions, we will discuss the fundamentals of living the last few years of life in dignity. Please join us for any session or all of them – you are welcome.

MISSION & OUTREACH

To Contact Mission & Outreach: Christi Morrow, M&O Coordinator, cmorrow@saintmichael.org Local, National and International!

AUSTIN STREET CENTER (ASC) TUE, AUG 4 - COOKING 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen WED, AUG 5 - SERVING 6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center

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TUE, SEPT 1 - COOKING 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen WED, SEPT 2 - SERVING 6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center Cooking info: Randy Rekerdres, randy@rek-ins.com George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net Serving info Austin Street Center, 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas Dick and Rita Davis, rrdavis14@aol.com Volunteer at: saintmichael.org/austinstreet ALSO NEEDED: Family/Small Group Opp: ASC is in need of 250 snack bags which include 3 wrapped snacks and 1 juice box. Drop off donations on weekdays. Contact Libby Card at libby.card@austinstreet.org to schedule a date to drop off.

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DROP OFF DONATIONS AT THE SMAA BACK TO SCHOOL PARADE ON AUGUST 23 (see ad back cover) JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE-BY BLESSING Help the kids served by Jubilee Park and Community Center by providing one or more of the following items: • wide ruled notebook paper (200 sheets or more) • construction paper • #2 pencils • erasers • crayons • markers • glue sticks • white school glue • rulers Our goal is to collect supplies and backpacks for 150 elementary school children in grades 1-6. For questions email Christi Morrow.

COOKING & SERVING FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING TUE, AUG 18 - COOKING 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen WED, AUG 19 - SERVING 5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life TUE, SEPT 1 - COOKING 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen WED, SEPT 2 - SERVING 5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life Volunteer Signup: saintmichael.org/ProjectMoses For more information on cooking and serving: Sheryl Wylie, sherylwylie@sbcglobal.net MONTHLY—SELF-SCHEDULE VNA MEALS ON WHEELS 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Routes are in Dallas County Provide hot meals to 4,000 seniors who are home bound, in teams of two. Drive a monthly route to deliver packaged meals and provide social support in order to enable clients to continue to live independently. Volunteers call clients to check in and report back to VNA. Training is provided. For questions, please contact one of the following people: Christi Morrow, cmorrow@saintmichael.org Janie Richard, janie.lewis@sbcglobal.net Family/Small group opportunity—wrap toiletry items for

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VNA clients for their Holiday Gift Project. Contact Kim Peters for more information at petersk@vnatexas.org.

MUSIC

To Contact Worship & Liturgy Fr. Bob Scott, (Liturgy) bscott@saintmichael.org Jonathan Ryan, (Music) jryan@saintmichael.org Justin Brooks, (Contemporary Music) jbrooks@saintmichael.org SPECIAL CHORAL SERVICES All services in the Church and sung by the Saint Michael Choir unless otherwise noted SAVE THE DATE 5:30 PM CDT | SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1 CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SOULS A liturgy filled with transcendently beautiful music offered in memory of the faithful departed.

Streamed online, details TBD. WEDNESDAY SEPT 30 - SUNDAY DEC 16 CHORAL COMPLINE Streamed online, details TBD. #SMAACARES: If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 252-7512. If you need non-urgent pastoral support, please contact Katherine in the Pastoral Care department at kbowen@saintmichael.org.

If you have a prayer request, please let us know at saintmichael.org/prayer.

SAINT MICHAEL CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! While we're not gathering in large groups in the church building, we are gathering in small groups outside of the church walls. In addition, worship and formation are available online. To learn more visit: saintmichael.org/smallgroups saintmichael.org/live saintmichael.org/liveformation The church building is open for Distribution of Communion, Private Prayer, the Book Shop, and staff who need or wish to come in. Everyone should enter through the south side of the building on Colgate Avenue and be distanced, masked, and in groups of 10 or less. The elderly and vulnerable are encouraged to stay home. Outdoor committals and weddings are permitted as long as everyone is distanced and masked.

For full updates, including info on the Saint Michael's Farmers Market & Episcopal School, visit: saintmichael.org/C19

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he “Church has left the building,” as our Rector Chris Girata said, and we now have yard signs that reinforce that idea, along with the added admonition to #bethechurch.

It has not been easy with the church doors closed for months from March 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, but most Pastoral Care groups were able to continue to find ways to show us what it means to “be the church.”

These groups include the Good Shepherd Ministry, the Prayer Ministry, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, the Card Ministry, and many others.

Shannon Callewart and Anne Leary are the co-leaders of the Good Shepherd Ministry, which has the stated purpose of building “a sense of community within the larger geographic area of Saint Michael and All Angels Church by responding to immediate needs with neighbor helping neighbor.” This unique, 35-year-old ministry divides the congregation into 101 neighborhoods, providing shepherds for each neighborhood who work under eight regional shepherds. They ordinarily contact parishioners in times of need, such as illness or death, celebration, or to welcome new members.

Shannon said that early-on during shelter in place, the Rector and Vice Rector asked the Shepherds to contact our parish family “to check on them, solicit prayer requests and to let them know the church was continuing to reach

out.” The Shepherds did a wonderful job, making connections through phone, text, and email.

The request to make these calls were perfect for a ministry such as the Good Shepherds. “… people were so grateful.

I had long conversations with several people. And since people were at home, I got many of them on the phone,” said Mary Ann Marshall, a shepherd in the 75230 zip code area. She said parishioners found it “reassuring -- just knowing that the church was there, if needed.”

“We’re a volunteer organization and we rely on volunteers to make that personal touch,” Shannon said. But the effort “underscored how important this program is. Anyone who has a shepherd’s heart and would like to serve,” she said, may contact Assistant for Pastoral Care, Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org. Parishioners can also update their contact information by calling the church.

Meanwhile, the Prayer Ministry began having Zoom prayer meetings in early April. The Sunday Prayer Team ordinarily meets with individual parishioners during and after Sunday services to hear their prayer requests and pray with them.

Members of the ministry also meet together regularly.

The Zoom meetings, which often drew 15-18 people, were designed to hear prayer requests and to pray for clergy, church ministries, families in trouble, friends and acquaintances who were ill or dying, governmental leaders, or anyone dealing with effects of the pandemic.

The Prayer Team was living out a verse from Philippians covered by Chris Gi-

rata during his June online Bible Study, Phil. 4:6, Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be known to God. Co-leaders Joan Faubion and Maria D’Antoni said in an email to participants: “We have received wonderful feedback on the meaningfulness of these meetings and we are covering our church family and world in prayer at a very crucial time.”

Another ministry, the Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) are teams of trained parishioners who take communion from the church altar to parishioners who cannot be in church. But the LEVs were prohibited from taking the Eucharist to homebound parishioners for several weeks during the shut-in.

After Pentecost, when the church was able to offer communion by appointment in Saint Michael Chapel, the LEVs were permitted to take the blessed wafers safely to front doors of those asking for communion. Charlotte (Charlie) Smith, who heads the LEVs, said that even though the visits are abbreviated, “people have been very grateful.”

The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care, said, “Pastoral Care at Saint Michael consists of four large ministry segments: cards, phone calls, support and visitation. Each of these areas is a specific endeavor to make meaningful connections in the lives of our parishioners and guests.” These ministries continued their work even when the church doors were closed.

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The Scouts and families of Boy Scout Troop 80 made 100 high-quality masks for UTSW Medical Center and the Dallas VA Medical Center. The Scouts were inspired to make the masks after discussing the shortage of personal protective equipment facing UT Southwestern and the Dallas VA hospital; Our Saint Michael Knitters Team gathering together; Men of Saint Michael happy hour; a Zoom Chorister rehearsal, Cherubs "Breakfast on the Beach"; Fr. Greg Pickens busy in the office with virtual meetings; Rector Chris Girata as a panelist on a national webinar for the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP); The Cherub Choir came together for our first "Sing, Play, Create" on July 15. We had a wonderful time enjoying singalongs while we created chalk stained glass windows on the west porte cochere at Saint Michael and All Angels. Afterwards, to beat the heat, we enjoyed some water play to cool off. Look out for the next "Sing, Play, Create" event next month.

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WELCOMING PHILIP FILLION New Assistant Director of Music & Organist

After a national search, Saint Michael and All Angels is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Fillion as Assistant Director of Music and Organist starting August 3, 2020. Philip will take part in all aspects of our music program, including working with our choirs, playing organ for services, and behind the scenes, planning and collaborating.

Philip comes to Saint Michael from St. Mary’s Church in Auburn, NY where he has served as Director of Music and Organist for three years. During his time at St. Mary’s, the adult choir’s size doubled, and served as choir director to youth in the Schola Cantorum of the church’s associated school, the Tyburn Academy. Previously, during his student days, he has served as Organist at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, as interim organist/choirmaster at Grace Church in Newark, NJ, and as Organist at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL. A native of Rochester, NY, Philip grew up singing as a boy chorister, and first developed his love for church music from that singing experience. Having studied music at the Eastman

Community Music School, he then earned a BM in organ performance from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, and a MM in organ and sacred music from Westminster Choir College.

The full-time Assistant Director of Music position is a growth of our part-time Organ Scholar position to better support our music ministry as it continues to blossom, especially as our chorister program now expands to include high school students. The position’s creation goes hand in hand with our Organ Scholar Owen Reid’s graduation from SMU this year and subsequent completion of his time at Saint Michael in July. Later this summer, Owen will move to his next position as the 2020-2022 Lloyd Cast Organ Fellow at the Episcopal Cathedral of All Saints in Albany, NY where he will work alongside the Cathedral's renowned Choir of Men and Boys.

I would like to thank Associate Director of Music Meg Harper and Chorister Parent Caroline Trotman for their time, energy, and valuable feedback as part of our search team. Please join us in welcoming Philip, his wife Melody, and 8 month old daughter Mirabel to Saint Michael this summer!

Jonathan Ryan, Director of Music & Organist

DEAR SAINT MICHAEL FAMILY, Since the founding of Jubilee Park & Community Center 23 years ago, those of us closest to the organization have witnessed in awe the transformation possible when a dedicated group bands together determined to make a difference. The past nine years have been no exception.

Under the leadership of Ben Leal, Jubilee has overcome challenges, seen tremendous growth, and celebrated major milestones. It is with great pride, fond memories, and warm wishes that we share that Ben has transitioned into his next professional chapter, and that his last day at Jubilee was July 10, 2020.

Over the last several months, a Search Committee led by Jubilee’s Board of Directors conducted a thorough hiring process for the leader who will usher in the next era of Jubilee Park.

We are thrilled to announce that Marissa Castro Mikoy has joined our Jubilee Family as President & CEO and began work at Jubilee on July 6th. Marissa brings with her a wealth of knowledge and extensive background in both the education and nonprofit sectors. Her 23 years of experience include her most recent service as Executive Director at After School All Stars, where she focused on strategic organizational growth and sustainable fundraising.

Marissa is excited to continue to improve the lives of families in Southeast Dallas, and we look forward to the day when we can all gather together at the Community Center again. From our Board of Directors to our staff to our community members and legion of dedicated volunteers, supporters, and advocates, Jubilee Park is more than a nonprofit organization. Jubilee is a family. On behalf of all of us at Jubilee, we thank you for being a part of this family and look forward to working beside you to build the future of Jubilee Park.

David Martin, Chair, Board of Directors

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go. Over the years, those who completed the trek 15/16 72 198,879 would return with a scal115 81 17,292 lop shell as a talisman and proof of their journey.

Walking the Camino de Santiago continues nother beautiful day in to be a popular pilgrimnorthwestern Spain. We age today. In 2019, almost 350,000 check our backpacks and put pilgrims set out from popular starting on our hiking shoes and, after saying points across Europe to make their our prayers together, begin to walk way to Santiago de Compostela. Most the trail where we left off yesterday travel by foot, some by bicycle, and a afternoon. And our spiritual – and few travel as some of their medieval physical – journey continues. counterparts did, on horseback or by donkey. Of all the various Camino The Camino de Santiago, also known routes, the Camino Frances is the as the Way of St. James, is a pilgrimage most popular. It begins on the French across northern Spain culminating side of the Pyrenees and continues for at the shrine of Saint James in the 780 kilometers to Santiago. Walking cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. this route can take about six weeks.

Pilgrimage to Santiago began in the However, there are many spots along 9th century after the discovery of the the way from which you can begin remains of St. James the Great and your journey, all concluding at the has continued ever since. During the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. medieval period, the pilgrimage was supported by the Roman Catholic The Camino de Santiago is a walking church, and church-staffed hospitals retreat – an opportunity to be at one arose along the trail a day’s walk apart with God and with God’s creation. to serve those on the journey. The After our inaugural trek in 2019, scallop shell, commonly found on the Saint Michael and All Angels will nearby Galician shore, has long been be returning to walk the Camino de the symbol of the Camino de SantiaWeek 1/Week 2 Pilgrims

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Santiago in September of 2021. This women’s pilgrimage will be led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Margaret Spellings. We’ll fly to Madrid and transfer by bus to Sarria, where we’ll begin our walk on September 16. We will cover the last 115 kilometers of the Camino, ending in Santiago de Compostela. Each day for a week we’ll walk anywhere from 9 to 14 miles and will stay in small hotels along the trail each evening. Those who wish to attend will need to be physically up to the demands of the journey. Our pilgrimage group will train for the Camino in 2021 leading up to our trip in September.

Camino de Santiago Information Meeting Sunday, September 20 12:15 p.m. Video Call For questions and to RSVP, please contact The Rev. Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org

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Again, think of the journey these young people will have with their chorister life going through high school rather than just 8th grade: their experience of being discipled doesn’t end simply because of age or a new chapter in life. Being discipled and discipling others is a constant throughout our lives. And it’s a constant in their chorister journey to adulthood.

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I’m deeply grateful for the leadership and stewardship of Saint Michael for answering this call to discipling our young people by supporting our chorister program in its expansion to high school. We see this perhaps most visibly now in the transition of our part-time Organ Scholar position to a full-time Assistant Director of Music position. Happily, it coincided with our former Organ Scholar Owen Reid’s time with us concluding anyway from his graduation from SMU. Churches that carry such RSCM-based chorister programs through high school consistently find that their high school choristers are among the most committed, engaged people in any volunteer ministry.

As we enter a season of parish-wide discipleship this fall, I ask you to spread the word about our chorister program. For us to reach as many young people as we want, we need to have an expansive reputation throughout our region. Nothing helps that more than word of mouth. And to anyone with children from age 4 through high school, please tell them they need to try this extraordinary opportunity!

To all parents: this is your clarion call to have your child try choristers! It’s so much more than just singing or music. We begin at age 4. No experience, background, or training in music is needed – we take care of all that. What we need is a willingness to try. Even in our pandemic time with its uncertain future, our chorister program continues. Visit saintmichael. org/choristers, or contact Julia Beckel, Music Administrator at jbecke@saintmichael.org for more information. We want to hear from you and transform the life of young people!

RECTOR’S STREAMING BIBLE STUDY Join Us Online!

Led by Rector Chris Girata Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

saintmichael.org/RBS The Rector’s Bible study (RBS) continues this fall with a study of the Books of Daniel and The Revelation. Stay tuned for more details and don’t forget you can still watch and listen to the recordings, link below.

Questions? Email Meredith Rose, mrose@saintmichael.org

Previous episodes available on-demand: saintmichael.org/RBS THE KAHOOT GAME WAS PART OF THOSE WEEKLY ZOOM SOCIALS, AND THEY WERE CHORISTER-LED BY THE MORE ADVANCED CHORISTERS.

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

Lisa Brice May 16 Jaye Barnett (sister-in-law) Robert Marshall "Brack" Brackbill May 15 Marshall Brackbill (son), Angie (daughter-in-law), Sam and Luke (grandsons) Maggie Rowton Keith May 18 Barbara and Jon Page (parents) Sally Manning Haning May 18 Maggie Works-Leary (daughter), Peter (son-in-law), Hattie and Wyatt (grandchildren) Murray Barton Millican May 19 Brady Millican (brother) and Barbara Kennard (sister-in-law) Whitfield Harral "Whit" Clark May 24 Chris Molsen Clark (wife), Catherine Walsh (daughter), Holland (son-in-law), Ben, Libby, and Callie (grandchildren) Frank C. Leal May 28 Ben Leal (grandson) Barbara Bond Westmoreland May June 5 Wendy Konradi (daughter), Michael (son-in-law), Camden and Carrigan (grandchildren) Mary Ellen "Mitch" Jericho June 6 Joanne Marie Sterne Henry June 6 Bart Forbes (brother) and Mary Jo (sister-in-law) Henry "Bartell" Zachry, Jr. June 10 Ellen Carrie (daughter), Chris (son-in-law), John, Elizabeth, and Andrew (grandchildren) Clarence Ainsworth "C.A." Rundell, Jr. June 11 Pamela Rundell (daughter) and Reiny (grandson) Dr. Michael Joseph "Mike" Anigian June 16 Dr. Gregg Anigian (son), Dee Ann (daughter-in-law), Parker and Barrett (grandsons), Courtney Townsend (granddaughter) Edwin Joseph Tomko June 17 Katherine Tomko (wife), Alexandra and Stuart (children), Emily (granddaughter) Sylvia Sue Spurger Rundell June 18 Pamela Rundell (daughter) and Reiny (grandson)

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William A. "Bill" Royall Jr. June 25 Rider Royall (son), Holli (daughter-in-law), Hayley Kate and Carson Royall, Luke and Gabriel James (grandchildren) Elizabeth Adolphine Cobb July 3 Carolyn Gregg (sister) Kathleen Burke Murphy July 5 Kay Whelan (cousin) and Leo George Wesley Works III July 5 Nina Works (sister), Nany Leary (sister) and Steve (brother-in-law) Charles C. “Chick� Pierce, Jr. July 8 Carol Goglia (daughter), Mark (son-in-law), Cate, Thomas, and Michael (grandchildren) Sara Jane Westbrook White July 12 Kay Whelan (cousin) and Leo Marianne Visinsky July 19 Matthew Visinsky (nephew) and Tish (niece-in-law), Madison and Harper (great-nieces) Charles William "Chuck" Greene July 21 Greg Greene (son), Jane (daughter-in-law), Gregory and Drake (grandsons), Landon Greene Jackson (granddaughter), Eleanor & Louisa (great granddaughters)

CHEAT SHEET Zoom is playing a significant role in our ability to connect—for those that missed it, here are a few shortcuts to make it easier!

WINDOWS NAVIGATION -Switch Zoom windows: F6 -Go to meeting controls: Ctrl+Alt+Shift -Go to previous video in Gallery: Page Up -Go to next video in Gallery: Page Down -Go to Invite menu: Alt+I -Go to next tab (right): Ctrl+Tab -Go to previous tab (left): Ctrl+Shift+Tab -Go to previous chat: Ctrl+Up -Go to next chat: Ctrl+Down -Jump to chat: Ctrl+T -Close current chat: Ctrl+W INTERFACE -Toggle full screen On/Off: Alt+F -Toggle “Always Show Meeting Control -Toolbar” On/Off: Alt -Toggle In-Meeting chat panel: Alt+H -Toggle Participants panel: Alt+U

INTERFACE -Toggle Participants panel On/Off: Cmd+U -Toggle In-Meeting Chat On/Off: Cmd+Shift+H -Toggle full screen On/Off: Cmd+Shift+F -Toggle meeting controls On/Off: Ctrl+Opt+Cmd+H -Toggle “Always Show Meeting Control -Toolbar” On/Off: Ctrl+\ -Switch to minimized window: Cmd+Shift+M CONTROLS -Toggle audio On/Off: Cmd+Shift+A -Toggle video On/Off: Cmd+Shift+V -Toggle Portrait/Landscape views: Cmd+L -Toggle Screen Share On/Off: Cmd+Shift+S -Pause/Resume Screen Share: Cmd+Shift T

-Switch to Active Speaker view: Alt+F1 -Switch to Gallery video view: Alt+F2 -Close front window: Alt+F4 CONTROLS -Toggle video On/Off: Alt+V -Toggle audio On/Off: Alt+A -Toggle all audio On/Off except host: Alt+M -Toggle Screen Share On/Off: Alt+Shift+S (only works when the meeting control toolbar is onscreen).

-Stop current Screen Share and launch a new one: Alt+S (control toolbar visible).

-Pause/Resume Screen Share: Alt+T (control toolbar visible).

-Switch camera: Alt+N -Toggle floating meeting controls: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+H -Raise/Lower hand: Alt+Y

-Switch camera: Cmd+Shift+N -Switch tab: Ctrl+T -Mute all audio except host: Cmd+Ctrl+M -Unmute audio for all except host: Cmd+Ctrl+U -Push to talk: Space -Raise/lower hand: Opt+Y -Gain remote control: Ctrl+Shift+R -Stop remote control: Ctrl+Shift+G -End/Leave meeting or close current window: Cmd+W DOCUMENTATION -Take screenshot: Cmd+T -Start local recording: Cmd+Shift+R -Start cloud recording: Cmd+Shift+C -Pause/resume recording: Cmd+Shift+P

-Start remote control: Alt+Shift+R -Stop remote control: Alt+Shift+G DOCUMENTATION -Start/Stop local recording: Alt+R -Start/Stop cloud recording: Alt+C -Pause/Resume recording: Alt+P -Take a screenshot: Alt+Shift+T -Search: Ctrl+F

MAC OS NAVIGATION -Join or schedule a meeting: Cmd+J -Start a meeting: Cmd+Ctrl+V -Screen Direct Share: Cmd+Ctrl+S -Toggle Active Speaker and Gallery views: -Cmd+Shift+W -Go to Invite menu: Cmd+I -Go to previous video in Gallery: Ctrl+P -Go to next video in Gallery: Ctrl+N

IPAD -Toggle audio On/Off: Command+Shift+A -Toggle video On/Off: Command+Shift+V -Toggle chat On/Off: Command+Shift+H -Toggle Manage Participants panel: Command+U -Minimize meeting: Command+Shift+M -Close front window: Command+W -Unfortunately, you can’t edit Zoom keyboard shortcuts on iPad. credit: howtogeek.com

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MEMBERS

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George Baldwin

ASSISTANT CHANCELLORS Dianna Bowen Margaret Spellings

Richard D'Antoni Jane Greene

ASSISTANT TREASURERS

Louise Griffeth Hallie Lawrence

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Kyle Moore

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Ellerman Junior Warden

Oden Warden-at-Large

Stacey Malcolmson John McFarland, Jr. Steve McKenney Anna Paccone Darrel Rice Erica Sartain

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Stuart Brown Janice Bywaters Barry Hancock Jeff Kilpatrick Stacey Malcolmson Andy McRoberts Grady Schleier Jim Smith Chris Wiley

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2020 SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

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STEWART Thomas President

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Stewart Thomas, President

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Katherine Blachly

Larry Galvin, Treasurer

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Tony Briggle 2026

Peggy Carr, Secretary

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Nita Clark 2026

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Joe Colonnetta

TRUSTEES

Eric Conner 2026

Peggy Carr 2022

Dare Gillette 2022

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David Martin 2022

The Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata, Rector

Tamara O'Connor

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Kathy Kelley, Saint Michael Treasurer

Stewart Thomas

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Anna Paccone, Vestry Representative

Harriet Cousins

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TEXAS OLIVE RANCH PEACH BALSAMIC SUMMER SANGRIA Sangria is the perfect, easy drink solution for a summer party.

It’s incredibly easy to make, delicious, and only gets better as it sits. The addition of balsamic vinegar to this sangria helps balance out the sweetness from the residual sugar in the wine and the fruit.

GREENS FRITTATA WITH MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO YIELD: 4 - 6 servings | TIME: About 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

This savory frittata will take about 15 minutes, including the cooking time, putting weeknight dinner on the fast track. Add ribbons of raw greens to beaten eggs, then proceed to make the frittata, flipping it like a big pancake. The greens are cooked in the process, and the flavor is phenomenal.

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PREPARATION: 1. Place all of the fruit at the bottom of a bowl or drink dispenser 2. Add the wine, brandy, balsamic, lemon juice and sugar.

3. Stir the ambrosial potion until the sugar is dissolved, and that’s it! Seriously, it’s that easy. Serve over ice and add garnishes!

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5 to 6 ounces arugula, spinach or chard, stemmed and sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons 2 small garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper Olive oil 8 large organic eggs Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano ¼ pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 3 or 4 slices prosciutto, torn into strips.

PREPARATION: 1. Put the greens in a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Toss the greens with your hands to coat the leaves.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Add the red pepper flakes and parmigiano. Pour the egg mixture over the greens and stir them together.

3. Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or 9-inch omelet pan on medium-high. Pour in a film of olive oil and let it heat.

Add the frittata mixture and let it cook briskly, lifting the edges with a spatula and tilting the pan to help the bottom set.

Reduce the heat to prevent the bottom from over-browning and quickly arrange the sliced mozzarella and prosciutto over the surface. Cook for about 3 minutes.

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4. Place a large plate over the pan, then carefully invert the frittata onto the plate. Return the pan to the heat, add a touch more olive oil, and slip the frittata back into the pan, uncooked side down, for another 2 minutes. (Alternatively, leave the frittata in the pan and finish under a broiler). Slide the frittata onto a platter. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.

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COMEBACK CREEK SWEET ONION CRACK DIP

YIELD: 8 -12 servings (20-24 Crostini)

YIELD: 4 - 6 servings

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CROSTINI • 1 baguette of French bread • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 clove garlic • 6 ounces Smoked Mozzarella, sliced as thinly as possible • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • Salt and Freshly ground black pepper • Thyme sprigs

PREPARATION: VEGETABLES | Preheat oven to 400F 1. Mix the olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper in small bowl; save 2. Stand the bell pepper up vertically and slice from the stem end downwards. Cut off a quarter of the bell pepper, each time, leaving the stem and seeds to discard.

3. Cut zucchini in half, lengthwise, slice the halves again vertically so that you have 4 slices of zucchini each about ¼ inch thick.

4. Slice onion into four slices horizontally like onion rings.

5. Place vegetables in small roasting pan and spread out so in one layer, drizzling with olive oil mixture.

6. Toss vegetables so that they are well coated with the oil.

Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.

7. Using a fork, turn the vegetables and continue roasting for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until the vegetables are golden brown.

8. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the vegetables to cool to temperature that is easy to handle. Using a sharp knife cut the bell pepper and zucchini into strips ¼" wide. Separate the onion into rings. Set aside.

CROSTINI | Preheat broiler to high 1. Cut the baguette at a diagonal angle into 1/3" wide slices.

2. Sparingly coat both sides of the bread with olive oil using a

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1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, very softened 1 cup mayonnaise (note: or, we did ½ cup mayo and ½ cup sour cream with good results) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 cup diced sweet onion 1 Tbsp freshly cracked black pepper Crusty bread or crackers

PREPARATION: Preheat the oven to 350F 1. In a bowl, place the cream cheese. The cream cheese must be very soft (like spreadable butter) to allow all the ingredients to blend evenly. If your crema cheese needs to soften more, place it in the microwave for a few seconds.

2. Add the mayonnaise, Parmesan, onion, and pepper and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.

3. Pour the mixture into a 6-inch baking dish or any oven-safe dish.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, so all the ingredients meld together.

When the top crust is brown and almost burnt-looking, the dip is ready. The darker brown the crust becomes, the better the flavors are. Serve with your favorite crusty bread or crackers.

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Lightly toast the bread on both sides. (Alternatively, place the slices of bread in a panini grill and cook until the bread is pressed flat and toasted on both sides.)

Remove the toasts from the broiler and rub each toast lightly on one side with a whole garlic clove. Turn the oven to 350F. Return toasts to the baking sheet. Top each piece of toast with slices of mozzarella to cover the surface of the bread.

Arrange the strips of vegetables in a pattern, with zucchini at one end of the slice of bread, the red bell pepper in the center, and the onion at the other end.

Transfer crostini to the oven and bake for a very brief period, < 5 minutes, until the mozzarella just begins to soften and melt.

Remove the crostini from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme and pepper.

Place on a serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

Serve immediately while still warm.

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