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The Official Magazine for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

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HISTORY OF SAINT MICHAEL (90s TO PRESENT)

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SUMMER CALENDAR

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PARISH LIFE FROM LENT TO EASTER

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FROM THE EDITOR

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A MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

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STAFF NEWS

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SMAA BOOK SHOP

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2022 SENIOR RECOGNITION

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GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST & BIRTHS

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STILLNESS, SILENCE, AND SOLITUDE

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FARMERS MARKET RECIPES

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MICHAEL, A MUSICAL

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A LETTER FROM THE VESTRY

SAINT MICHAEL STAFF Monica Awbrey Rob Baber The Rev. Christian Basel The Rev. Nate Bostian Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd Melisa Bray The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Justin Brooks Cedric Buard Kristen Burk Robert Butler Jennifer Cox-Seals Nozar Daryapayma Sarah Fairweather Philip Fillion Hannah Fisher Bonita Frederick The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso Steve Haal Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Travis Harvey The Rev. Robin H. Hinkle Diane Hollie Jenna Howard Angelia Hunter Beth Igoe Madelyn Ivy Rachel Jones The Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston, III Cheryl Kaschak The Rev. Tim Kennedy Tiffany LaMotte Caroline Law The Rev. Mary Lessmann Chris Love Caroline Marak Bhavnita Masih Christi Morrow Colleen O’Hara Erin Osborne Darla Osterhaut Christie Rodriguez The Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Marco Reyes Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan Dr. Timothy M. Smith The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Rob Springer Celise Stephenson Tish Visinsky

Assistant Choirmaster Director of Finance Curate Sunday Assistant Admin. Assistant to Pastoral Care Coordinator for Worship Media Admin. Assistant to Operations Vice Rector Director of Contemporary Music AVL Manager Executive Admin. Assistant to the Vice Rector Assistant Director of Facilities Admin. Assistant for Worship & Liturgy Director of Facilities Digital Marketing Manager Assistant Dir. of Music & Organist Admin. Assistant to Adult Formation Weekend Receptionist Rector Associate for Worship & Liturgy Director of Communications Associate Director of Music & Organist Graphic Designer Associate for Mission & Outreach Receptionist Graphic Designer Accountant Admin. Assistant for CFM and Youth Asst. Dir. of Children & Family Ministry Admin. Assistant for Music Associate for Contemporary Worship Accountant Sunday Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Director of Advancement Associate for Spiritual Growth Bookshop Manager Director of Stewardship Executive Assistant to the Rector Coordinator of Mission & Outreach Director of Operations Coordinator of Small Groups Accountant Campaign Consultant Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Sexton Director of Music & Organist Sexton Director of Formation Sunday Assistant Director of Engagement Database Manager, Parish Records Director of Parish Life

CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector

SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 AM:

Holy Eucharist Rite I, Traditional

9 AM:

Holy Eucharist Rite II, Traditional

9 AM:

JOY: A Children’s Service

10 AM:

Formation Hour

11 AM:

Holy Eucharist Rite I, Traditional

11 AM:

Holy Eucharist Rite II, Contemporary

5:30 PM:

Holy Eucharist Rite II, Traditional

For the month of July, there will not be 7:30 AM or 11 AM traditional services, they will be brought back for August. saintmichael.org/live

CONTACTS EMERGENCY 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

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso Associate for Worship & Liturgy The Rev. Robin H. Hinkle Associate for Mission & Outreach

ASSISTING CLERGY

The Rev. Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship

The Rev. Nate Bostian Sunday Assistant

The Rev. Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth

The Rev. Tim Kennedy Sunday Assistant

The Rev. Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care

The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Sunday Assistant

The Rev. Christian Basel Curate

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HELLO! My name is Greeter Steve!

The Archangel Newsletter (USPS 015-033) is published liturgically seasonally by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Archangel, Saint Michael And All Angels Church, P.O. Box 12385, Dallas TX 75225-0385

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Travis Harvey CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER

Jenna Pitman Steve Haal CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chris Girata Mary Lessmann David Boldrick PHOTOGRAPHERS

Haal Photography DeLuca Photography Third Guy Photography David Boldrick ON THE COVER: The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, seen here, April 10, preaching during the 9 a.m. Palm Sunday service in the Church. photo credit Haal Photography PRINTER

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For those of you that were able to join us for the outstanding MICHAEL, A MUSICAL recently at McFarlin Auditorium, that phrase will hopefully bring a smile to your face as you recall, well, the entire night!

There was so much that went in to that 75th Anniversary production, led by the outstanding leadership of our own Lydia Addy, Nancy Skochdopole, and Jeff Rice, that it wasn’t until after it was over that I had a few moments to view it from a different perspective. For so long, it seems to me—since oh, about March 15, 2020 when the closure began for us—that most every moment to some degree has had an element of reserve. That small portion of our psyche that was still on alert. But I’ve heard from no less than 10+ people that they experienced an overwhelming sensation—for at least one bombastic, festive moment—that we we’re back; back to the full-bore, festive family that we’ve all been missing!

That special evening, filled with all those Hello’s, serves as a reminder to me that God has, and is, blessing us and bringing us through, and that we are marked by a certain quality: being a community of people who show up, who care, reach out, help others—people who say hello. I love what former Saint Michael Vice Rector, the Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe, had to say about that “quality”— that all that was needed for us to mobilize and launch on some immense tasks was to ponder aloud that perhaps it couldn’t be done....

Part of my personal process of writing this column is scanning back through previous editions and revisiting my perspective on where we were each time. I see a clear journey into the unknown of the pandemic, through the fear, struggle, and frustration, but what a thrill now to be writing about the joy of seeing the light—of feeling that light—at the end of the proverbial tunnel. That we can with renewed grit and determination get back to the “Saint Michael normal” rich and legacied business of worshiping and caring for one another and those around us in need, perhaps without as much distraction as we’ve had these last couple of years.

Rector Chris Girata writes in his article beginning page 7 that, “Now, it’s time we pivot forward as we become the church we are called to be in the future ...

Together, we can move confidently into a future that is bright and hopeful, and as we do, spread the Good News to all we meet.”

It’s easy to see some of that future speeding toward us as our staff family welcomes the Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission & Outreach, Erin Osborne, Coordinator of Small Groups, and Rob Springer, Director of Engagement, all focused on key areas of SMAA ministry that continue to grow our relationship with Christ and ability to care for others. Saint Michael is blessed to be a proving ground for many who continue on life’s journey elsewhere. Learn about other staff changes on page 54.

I always try to highlight special upcoming moments—but as I look through this issue there are too many. Instead, I challenge you to look at the life that is happening here. Revel in it. It’s time to say Hello!— because we’re back!

Sunday, June 5

Join us as we welcome

The Rev. Robin Hinkle

Associate for Mission & Outreach

75th Anniversary Birthday Party 9:45 – 11 AM in the Garden Cloister Grab some breakfast goodies and birthday cake to celebrate the conclusion of our 75th anniversary year!

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75th in Review

WHO WE ARE BECOMING By the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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ore than three years ago, I began having conversations with parish leaders about Saint Michael’s upcoming 75th Anniversary. A big anniversary celebration takes a lot of planning, and I knew we had a lot to celebrate.

We imagined what we could do, who we could invite, and how we could move into the future …and then the pandemic hit.

What had been intended to launch in August 2020 was bumped a year, but as the pandemic labored on, we began to worry if we’d have the capacity to launch in August 2021. Thankfully, even though the pandemic was far from over, we forged ahead with our celebration. And what a wonderful year of celebrating

it has been! We were able to honor our past while planning for our future. Let’s start with the celebrations that reflect who we have been.

Throughout the year, we were blessed by visits from those who have been a big part of our history. Two former rectors, Mark Anschutz and Bob Dannals, headlined our guest series. We welcomed back nearly twenty priests who have been connected to Saint Michael through the years and it was a privilege to be with them. We also welcomed the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, on Palm Sunday—a most exciting celebration!

In addition to our guests, we created a beautiful coffee table book that highlights much of our history in gorgeous images. My hope is that this book would be

75 t h Anniversary Committee Co-Chairs

Harriet Cousins & Kelly Compton Lydia Addy Adele Broughton Peggy Carr Margaret Cervin Judy Conner Kelly Crawford Ruthie Garrett Nicole Girata Amanda Harris Christi Houser

Bitsy Hudnall Elizabeth Keogh Jeff Kilpatrick Hallie Lawrence Bhav Masih John McFarland Jr. Gigi Poglitsch Jeff Rice Phil Ritter Sally Schupp

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more than an archival piece. I wanted this book to be used! To that end, the center section of the book features prayers written by dozens of priests who serve or have served our parish. These prayers are a resource to you as you walk through life, including prayers of thanksgiving, prayers of grief, and prayers of celebration.

We also brought back the parish show with huge enthusiasm!

Michael, A Musical drew more than 1,300 people who enjoyed watching 100+ parishioners and friends, on and behind stage, tell the story of our first 75 years. It had been more than 30 years since our last parish show, so putting on a musical was a fantastic way to honor our past and celebrate our future. As a member of the cast, I can say that this was one of those amazing experiences that reminds me just how grateful I am to be part of the Saint Michael family. If you missed it, never fear! We created a video for archival purposes and will have at least one viewing at the church, so stay tuned for details to see the show.

The Very Rev. Amy Meaux

The Rev. Tamara Newell

The Rev. Patty Willett Rhyne

The Rev. Dr. Mark S. Anschutz

The Rev. Don Spafford

The Rev. Dr. Bob S. Dannals

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray

The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth

The Rev. Jemonde Taylor

The Rev. Canon Dr. Kevin Huddleston

As I look back on our anniversary year, we can be proud of who we are and what we’ve done. A special thank you to Harriet Cousins and Kelly Compton, along with our 75th Anniversary Committee and so many others, who have made the year such a pleasure!

An anniversary is a special time to look back, but we are using our anniversary to look forward, too. One of the hallmarks of our church is our generosity. In big and small ways, Saint Michael is a generous community that looks to share love and provide support for our neighbors. In recognition of our 75th year, looking for new ways to engage in the community was very fitting. I’m grateful to multiple committees and teams—led by Mary Jalonick, Phil Ritter, and Margaret Spellings—who vetted ideas and workshopped options to come to a very clear direction: “Feeding the Family.” This theme is rooted in Christ’s admonition to Peter and his Church to “feed my sheep” in John 21:15. In the context of the 75th Anniversary, we consider the “family” to include singular families, the Saint Michael congregation, and the wider Dallas community. In so many ways, the needs of our families, the parish family, and our community are one and the same.

After faithful discernment, we are very excited about the three projects that will take us into the new year with new energy. Our partners include two agencies that have deep ties to Saint Michael and a new partner in a neighborhood very near the church. Jubilee Park and Community Center, St. Philip’s School and Community Center, and Bachman Lake Together will partner with Saint Michael to pilot three new programs. With grants from the All

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Angels Foundation (formerly the Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation), seed money for these new programs will help us work with people in each community, engaging our parishioners in additional community service.

The Rev. Mike Wallens

Br. Curtis Almquist, SSJE

The Rev. Chuck Treadwell

The Rev. Christie Olsen

The Rev. A. Thomas Blackmon

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry Presiding Bishop The Episcopal Church

The Rt. Rev. Dean E. Wolfe

This is important for you because next year will be a year of action.

We are called to come together in faith and take steps to act with purpose in the world. That action will look like many different things. Sometimes action will look like outreach to neighbors in need. Sometimes action will look like inviting and welcoming people into our church. Other times, action will be holding one another accountable for habits and behaviors that are best for us.

And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Faith takes action, and it’s time to take a big step forward together.

This past year has been a pleasure and privilege as we look back.

Now, it’s time we pivot forward as we become the church we are called to be in the future. Our journey forward will take courage, conviction, and commitment, but we have everything we need.

We know that Jesus is with us, giving us strength for all that we hope to do and who we hope to become. Together, we can move confidently into a future that is bright and hopeful, and as we do, spread the Good News to all we meet.

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75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book!

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022!

We at Saint Michael wish to celebrate all our graduating high school seniors this year! Each one has succeeded in many ways and has a bright future ahead of them. Seniors, we are all very proud of your accomplishments! We wish you all the best in your next adventures, you will be in our prayers, and we look forward to hearing all about your successes going forward. Happy Graduation!

ERIKA MAE BATSON

CLAIRE ELISE CAHOON

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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Spiritual Reflection

STILLNESS, SILENCE AND SOLITUDE By the Rev. Mary Lessmann

Our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in “muchness” and “manyness,” he will rest satisfied.

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e are entering summer, and so for many of us the pace of life is becoming a little less hectic. But in today’s world, that might not be saying much.

We are people who live very busy lives. And while we might sigh heavily as we tell people how busy we are, we often wear our busyness like a badge of honor. We determine how well we’re ‘doing’ life by the fullness of our calendar; by the number of experiences we’ve lined up; by the number of nights we’re not home without plans. And the world around us seems determined to affirm that value system. We are regularly reminded of the need to check in with others on social media, of the new hobbies and skills we should be developing, of baseline acquisitions necessary for a happier life.

to rest and to be in silence and solitude. And we know that Jesus desires that his followers do the same (Mk 6:31). And yet the world will never encourage this in us. We live in a world where stillness, silence and solitude are in short supply. At best they are seen as unproductive and frivolous; at worst, they are seen as suspect.

And yet we know this is not the example of Jesus. We know that in the midst of Jesus’ busy ministry of healing and teaching and group meals and traveling around the countryside he regularly went off to a quiet place

In stillness we learn to stop doing, stop producing, stop pleasing people, stop entertaining ourselves and stop obsessing. In the hamster-wheel pace of our lives, we can avoid self-reflection. Sometimes the busyness of

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If we would nurture our relationship with God, if we would become more the people he has created us to be, we would cultivate these disciplines in our life. We should not be surprised that it is difficult for us, that it feels like swimming upstream, because they are disciplines. If they were easy to live into, they wouldn’t be disciplines, they would be entertainment or fun experiences. So how do we live into Jesus’ desire that we create margins of stillness, silence and solitude in our lives while spending our days and weeks and years in a world that will not affirm that for us?

our lives masks a fear of resting in God’s presence and the presence of our own thoughts. Our unremitting activity can be a way for us to check out of life. Instead of using booze or sex or food or tv, we anesthetize with activity. If we’re always running our kids to practice or working long hours or streaming episode after episode of the latest show, we don’t have to sit with God and lay bare what rises in our thoughts and heart. If we keep really busy, we don’t have to deal with our pain or our emptiness or our sadness.

we seek is both external and internal. So, not only do we find a space that is quiet, but we also deal with all the noise that arises from within. As your mind wanders to your grocery list or the conversation you had yesterday with a colleague, gently bring your mind back to emptiness. It may feel as if you spend your entire time with God pulling your mind back to silent presence. That’s ok. It is a mysterious thing that God honors our offering of silence, working in us over time to form us more into the shape of Christ.

Many of us have some soundtrack running in the background of our lives practically all the time. We have the TV on at home. We have the radio on in our cars. We listen to podcasts when we’re out exercising. There is a connection between the amount of noise in our lives and our inability to hear God. In silence our desire is to listen for God; to invite God to work within us that we might be transformed. The silence

In solitude we are given the opportunity to know ourselves; to return to our true selves, as Richard Rohr describes, “before we did anything wrong, and before we did anything right.” Solitude can bring to the surface inner conflicts, distress and longings. We might have to ask, “Who am I apart from what I do or who I’m with?” Solitude provides a space where we can stand back from our life and see it whole. Where we

can make unexpected connections and experience the lightning bolt of inspiration. A regular practice of solitude helps us stay centered so that when we come to the big events in our lives or must make difficult decisions, we can do so from a place of being grounded in our calling and life’s purpose.

The fruit of the disciplines of stillness, silence and solitude is love of God and others. If we are intentional about incorporating these in our lives, we’ll love others better.

We’ll be better able to control our tongues, to control our tempers, to manage our desires and appetites, to have more compassion for others, to have space for differing opinions and understandings. As Isaiah tells us, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength” (Is 30:15). May this summer be for you and those you love a time of increased stillness, silence and solitude.

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A Theology of the Body The Rev. Mary Lessmann

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How Do We Know Things and the Place of Faith Dr. Matt Lockar

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Walking Through Pain: A Christian Perspective The Rev. Michael Mills

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Spirituality and Mental Wellness Dr. Jodie Elder

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Rector Chris Girata deep in character during MICHAEL, A MUSICAL.

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Michael, A Musical drew more than 1,300 people who enjoyed watching 100+ parishioners and friends, on and behind stage, tell the story of our first 75 years. It had been more than 30 years since our last parish show, so putting on a musical was a fantastic way to honor our past and celebrate our future.

We owe SO MUCH to our producers, Lydia Addy, Nancy Skochdopole, and Jeff Rice. Without them, we would have had no show. They wrote, they worked, they produced, they scheduled, they built—they were everywhere. Thank you to our amazing cast—parish actors, singers, and dancers of all ages—who signed on to this show before ever laying eyes on the script and enthusiastically embraced it. Thank you to all of those behind the scenes. We were blessed with the creativity of many parishioners who worked on set design, costumes, and props, and others who provided sustenance for the cast during long rehearsals. And thank you to our underwriters and supporters whose generosity allowed us to offer FREE admission to all of our guests. We are so grateful you chose to share your God-given time, talents, and treasure with us this past year. All of you made this amazing show what it was.

Check out our website for many more pictures and a list of the full cast in the online showbill. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry, soon we will have a showing of the live recording—be on the lookout for more information!

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Pilgrimage

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022 Rector Chris Girata

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n March, thirty-nine pilgrims travelled on the Saint Michael Family Holy Land Pilgrimage. This pilgrimage was originally scheduled to be in March 2021, and even though we were delayed a year, we were thrilled to go!

BACKSTORY Before we get to the official tour notes, I want to make a quick and important point: The Christian sites we visited are ones that have been identified for at or less than 1600 years. All you math sleuths will see that there is a 400ishyear gap between Jesus’s life and these sites. Until Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, Christians often met in secret for fear of retribution.

Once their faith practices were legalized, Roman authorities, such as Emperor Constantine’s mother, Helena, began to track down sites of special importance.

Wherever Christians gathered to remember a special moment in Jesus’s life, Roman leaders would plant a flag and most often build a church. Modern pilgrims, like us, visit holy sites that trace their roots back to the fourth century and later. As we saw along the way, the churches, chapels, monasteries, and the like that have been built upon holy sites can often cover up what was original.

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Regardless, being there is incredibly special, and I hope you will be inspired by the journey as much as we were.

THE TRIP Our first official day of touring began at the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives. The chapel is located on top of the rock where early Christians believed Jesus last touched the earth physically. Next, we walked down the street to the Church of the Pater Noster.

Also on the Mount of Olives, this church is built on the site where early Christians believe Jesus first taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Pater Noster means “Our Father” in Latin, and the church is a tribute to this most holy prayer. Lining the walls of the church, hallways, and courtyards is the Lord’s Prayer in 140 different languages from around the world. The pilgrims climbed down into the grotto below the courtyard to be near the rock upon which the early Christians believed Jesus sat to teach.

We hopped back on the bus for the relatively short ride out of Jerusalem and into Bethlehem. We went straight away to Shepherd’s Field, the site where early Christians celebrated the appearance of the angel of the

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LAYNA G. “Media only tells you one side of a story. While living in America, most of the stories you learn are from a certain perspective about certain topics. Coming to the Christ Anglican School gave me an opportunity to hear stories about people’s everyday lives from their perspectives. It showed me that even though we live in different countries and lead different lifestyles, we are very similar.”

Lord to the shepherds. Shepherd’s Field has a beautiful chapel built above a very simple chapel set in an ancient cave. We gathered in both spaces and were able to sing “Angels we have heard on high” together!

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Church of the Nativity. Built on the site of Jesus’s birth, the Church of the Nativity is more popular than any other Christian holy site except the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (built where Jesus was crucified and buried). When we think of the manger, we often have in our minds a barn full of hay and a wooden trough in which the newborn Jesus was laid. It is most likely, however, that Jesus was born in a cave where the whole family would have been safe from the elements and from wild animals.

The next day began with a walk to the Temple Mount. One of the holiest sites for Jews and Muslims, the Temple Mount is perhaps the most contested property on the planet.

Today, this holy site features the iconic Dome of the Rock and the simpler Al-Aqsa Mosque. Because of it’s sacred identity and governing authority, there hasn’t been any modern excavation of the site.

The Saint Michael pilgrims gath-

ered on the Temple Mount between the shrine and the mosque to learn its dynamic history and how the site functions today. They also learned about how the Jewish people seek to pray as close to where the Temple had been as possible, which is a retaining wall on the west that we now refer to as the Western (or Wailing) Wall.

Although we are not allowed to pray on the Mount, we felt God’s holy presence and it was a privilege to be there.

From the Temple Mount, we traveled east out of the Old City to St. George’s Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem. One of our sister churches, St. George’s Cathedral is a beautiful space that has supported faithful disciples for more than a century as they witness to the love of Christ in one of the most dynamic areas of the world. I was privileged to vest for the service and proclaim the Gospel, and Archbishop Hosam Naoum celebrated the

Eucharist. It was a wonderful way to center ourselves in the early part of our pilgrimage.

Following the Eucharist service, we headed east out of Jerusalem toward the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, with a drop in elevation from Jerusalem of nearly 4,000 feet. We went to floated in the Dead Sea first, a real treat— nearly ten times saltier than an average ocean, the water in the sea creates a high buoyancy so everyone floats without any effort—it’s quite the ride! The salty environment also creates a minerality that has been touted as an exceptional skin treatment. Many of our pilgrims spread the mineral-rich mud on their skin and came out even prettier.

After our time in Jerusalem, we moved to the Galilee region near Nazareth. We spent our first day in the region at Christ Anglican School in Nazareth. When we arrived at the school, our group was greeted by some students and teachers, and after a quick breakfast, our youth went with students their own age to get to know the students. While the youth were with the students, the adults took a tour of school and learned about all the different classes offered at the school. Our youth pilgrims shared thoughts about their visit to the school that are peppered throughout this article.

Following lunch at the school, we walked into town to visit the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches of the Annunciation. The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is built over the well where Mary would gather water each day.

The Orthodox tradition holds that Gabriel appeared to Mary at the well to tell her the news that she would become pregnant through the Holy Spirit. From there we headed to the Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation which is built over Mary’s home. The Roman tradition holds

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that Gabriel appeared to Mary at home. This second church is the largest Christian Church in Israel and it’s beautiful. Inside and outside the church are different

artistic depictions of Mary from different countries, each with an incredible uniqueness.

Back in Galilee, we visited Capernaum, the “Town of Jesus.” Located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum is believed to be the place where Jesus lived most often during his public ministry. It was the hometown of Matthew, and very near Bethsaida,

the hometown of Peter, Andrew, James, and John. It’s also where Jesus performed many miracles, documented clearly in the Gospel of Luke. After his death and resurrec-

tion, it’s believed that Peter’s mother-in-law’s house became one of the earliest house churches. Over time, this site was expanded and developed by faithful Christians, with multiple churches being built over the site during the next five centuries. Today, the original first-century building has been excavated and can be seen outside a memorial church that was suspended over the site in the 1980s.

Next, we traveled to Tabgha on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. This was the site where Jesus called his first disciples—Peter, Andrew, James, and John—and where he performed the miracle of the multiplication, feeding more than 5,000 with five loaves and two fish.

Being down on the shore of the Sea of Galilee is always a moving experience. This time, we celebrated Holy Eucharist in an outdoor chapel directly next to the sea!

It was amazing to be in the place where Christian discipleship began and to be celebrating our own faithfulness together. There were many tears shed and I think everyone will remember the experience for the rest of their lives.

We ended the day on top of the Mount of Beatitudes. The most important single teaching Jesus offered is the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew, and he offered that teaching on top of a hill overlooking the Sea of Galilee. It’s a beautiful place—truly stunning— and today, has been made into a sprawling garden maintained by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The garden contains many walking paths with stones along the path that quote from the beatitudes themselves. Visitors are invited to quietly move along the paths and meditate about the powerful

THOMAS G. “I had no idea what I was walking into when we went to the school, but the experience ended up being amazing. All the students seemed genuinely glad to host us and talk with us. Some of them had tests the next period, but they still showed up to talk with us. The students created a really welcoming environment, and their wanting to be there made me love being there. Really, all of them are exactly the same as us in everything from spending a little bit too much time on their phones to being stressed about school.”

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THOMAS R. “Before our trip to Nazareth, I had a preconceived notion of what schooling systems overseas would behave like.

Entering Christ Anglican School, all of these barriers were broken. The students here were more similar to me and my peers than I could have ever expected.

During our tours and discussions, we covered topics such as pop-culture, our day to day lives and even politics.”

words of Christ that continue to impact the world.

One of the topographic features that I find most striking about the mountain is seeing the volcanic rocks scattered all around the hillside. Before I first visited Galilee, I imagined it to be grass-covered rolling hills. Instead, large volcanic stones sit everywhere, and those listening to Jesus would have been sitting on the stones or leaning against them during his teaching. I loved watching our pilgrims sit quietly, gazing out on the Sea of Galilee, perhaps praying softly. The power of this place continues to amaze me.

portant thing happening that day. However, I quickly learned that Jerusalem is always busy and people are moving constantly. Rather than being the focus of the day, I now began to imagine that Jesus was an annoyance to those trying to make their way through the streets. What a humbling experience.

We ended the stations on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a large church built over the historic sites of Jesus’s crucifixion and burial. Today, the Chapel of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of Christ are powerful pilgrimage sites. Not only are they unexpectedly beautiful, but the overwhelming sense of the sacred permeates the walls themselves. Watching our pilgrims touch the stone upon which Jesus was crucified and seeing them walk into the tomb was incredibly moving. Spending time in prayer where Jesus’s earthly ministry found fulfillment was a wonderful way to officially end our trip.

We spent our last full day in Jerusalem walking through the streets of the Old City. The goal was to walk in Jesus’s footsteps, to see where he performed miracles, where he was put on trial, and where he died and was buried. We began at the Church of the Flagellation where Jesus was put on trial before Pontius Pilate. The area once held the palace where Roman Governors lived while in Jerusalem, but today is the site of a church and beautiful courtyard. In that courtyard, we began the Via Dolorosa, the “Way of Sorrows.” The path of the Via Dolorosa traces the way Jesus walked through the city on his way to Golgotha. We prayed the Stations of the Cross as we went, and it was moving to hear the words of each station prayed by our pilgrims, especially our young people. In addition, all the pilgrims helped carry a wooden cross through the crowded streets on our way.

When I first walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, one of the most powerful observations for me was just how busy the streets are all the time. In my mind, Jesus’s trial and watching him carry the wooden cross through the streets would have been the most im-

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Following a good lunch, we made our way to the Garden of Gethsemane. The garden is on the west side of the Mt. of Olives, facing the Old City. Gethsemane literally means “olive press,” so it’s no wonder that the hillside is full of beautiful olive trees. Although some are new, there are many trees that have been dated at more than 1,000 years old. These exact trees may not have seen Jesus praying in the garden, but they grew from trees that surely did. On the place of Jesus’s prayer before his arrest sits the gorgeous Church of All Nations. Built with the major gifts of twelve nations (including the U.S.), this church represents the unity we find in Christ, no matter where we come from or who we are.

Our last stop of the day is one of my personal favorites: the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, meaning “cock crows.” This church is built on the historic site of Caiaphus’s house. Caiaphus was the High Priest who had Jesus arrested in the garden and held as a captive until his Roman trial. The church is built upon the excavated caves that were used by Caiaphus and his household. Most notably is the cistern into which Jesus was lowered and held overnight. The horror of this space is apparent: it’s a deep stone cavern with no windows or door, just a hole in the ceiling. Jesus would have been strung up by his shoulders and lowered into the pit and left hanging until the time of his trial before Pilate. Today, we are able to descend modern steps into the pit and say prayers together.

The church above is covered in the most exquisite mosaics depicting the plight of Peter. After Jesus’s arrest, he was taken to Caiaphus’s house and Peter followed at a distance. Afraid for his own life, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, just as Jesus had predicted, and when the cock crowed, Peter ran away weeping bitterly.

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“I loved visiting the students and teachers at Christ Anglican School.

They were outspoken, expressing their love for their community, culture, and academics. I learned about their specified high school major paths and their thoughts on US culture. We are definitely more similar than different which was delightful to discover.”

JOHN W. “Having been told seemingly dramatic legends of the generosity and genuine intrigue by our visitors, I strongly expected disappointment. However, not only was I satisfied, but my preconceptions were exceeded. The average student was friendly, open, and kind—though many didn’t understand a word I said. Those that were fluent in English were even more so. The experiences they shared were not far off base from our own: We shared favorite celebrities, career aspirations, and social habits, to name a few. The experience was frameshift-changing, as well as a much-needed reminder of our globally shared humanity.”

Today, this church witnesses the redemption possible for everyone. Peter, the disciple who knew Jesus personally, who loved him, and upon whom Jesus built the church, denied even knowing him. And yet, even that intimate, fearful denial can be redeemed through Christ’s love. A most appropriate way to end our last official day.

I know that this trip made a deep impact on our pilgrims, and I hope you’ve found some inspiration by following along with us. May we all continue to follow in Christ’s footsteps each and every day!

For more pictures and full details on each day of the pilgrimage, visit our blog at saintmichael.org/blog.

JUNE 6 –10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 2022

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Historical

THE HISTORY OF SAINT MICHAEL

By Peggy Carr & Mary Malouf

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s to present day: Over the course of our celebration year, we have walked through our history as a church, learning of the people who came before us and who paved the way for the church's current standing. This text records public events in our parish history: ground breakings, dedications of buildings, musical presentations, parish meetings, and so on. For those who have been in our parish for many years, it will trigger personal memories. For those who have recently joined our parish, it is a chance to understand how we have become a flourishing community. Over the next 75 years, we hope to continue to be "an embracing and engaging community of faith living our Baptismal Covenant". To see a digital, mobile-friendly, version of this timeline, scan the QR code or visit saintmichael.org/history75.

1996 On January 25, the Rev. Dr. Mark Anschutz is instituted as the sixth rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

Saint Michael Chapel was renovated, with a new organ, bell tower, stained glass windows created

by Anne Coke and Bart Forbes, and the Garden Cloister created.

The 19 tower bells were cast in bronze in England and dedicat- ed. The bells are controlled by a keyboard in the choir loft. Each bell has its own name: Archangel, Blessing, Creator, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Glory, Grace, Hope, Joy, Kingdom, Love, Mission, Reconciliation, Savior, Spirit, Tidings, Wisdom.

One of the most important legacies of Anschutz’s tenure was the church’s adoption of Jubilee, a 62-block area in the shadow of Fair Park in East Dallas, as a defining and long-lasting ministry.

Thousands of volunteers have contributed thousands of hours to Jubilee Park and Community Center and its activities over the years. The parish also was involved in mission recovery efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.

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Text has been adapted from "Our First 50 years".

2007 The Reverend Bob Dannals becomes the seventh Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels.

2011 Fr. Dannals’ years brought about some physical changes and innovations. The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market was established as a way to reach out to the community and to engage parishioners.

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2012 Remember the 20th Anniversary of Leon working at the church earlier in the timeline? Here we are again! This time, we are celebrating Leon’s 50th!

2013 The Gathering was started, with parishioners serving the spiritual needs and nutritious meals to hundreds of home insecure persons each month. The north parking lot was built and a preschool playground added north of the church.

On the south side of the property, the expanded columbarium and Columbarium courtyard were dedicated in 2013, along with installation of Bart Forbes designed stained glass doors along the south wall of the church.

2014 Saint Michael Presents, an annual concert series, was inaugurated to bring in outstanding musicians for community concerts.

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2018 Reaching out to the community, Chris, along with the Women of Saint Michael, invited Muslim and Jewish leaders for an inter-faith panel that has been viewed literally millions of times.

Chris helped organize the first-ever meeting of a current Presiding Bishop and Archbishop of Canterbury on American soil, with 2018’s “Love & Reconciliation” event featuring The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and The Most Rev’d. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

2016 Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata becomes the eighth Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels.

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, or “Chris” as he is known, brings a dynamic level of energy and excitement as he currently leads the parish. He brought in a new music staff, dramatically expanding the music program with new choirs for children and youth and the hiring of a Contemporary Music Director. He added a Sunday night Compline service and Evensong services to the schedule. An engaging teacher, he launched a mid-week morning Rector’s Bible Study that regularly draws an audience of 125-150 in the Saint Michael Chapel. During the 2020-21 pandemic, his Bible Study had the second largest online audience next to the 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service.

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2020 During Girata’s tenure, we have gone mobile with “Ashes to Go” at Preston Center on Ash Wednesday.

Present Day Girata, in conjunction with the Vestry, lay leaders, and the All Angels Foundation, engaged a new land lease of our northern property (8111 Douglas Ave.) to Lincoln Properties LLC, in a move that will help fund Saint Michael as well as many other non-profit ministries for decades to come, while at the same time providing much needed parking spaces, neighborhood green spaces, and other campus resources. Spearheading our 75th Anniversary celebration, Chris’s story is alive and well as he continues to lead the charge in recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading a growing team of staff and lay leaders in aggressively pursuing creating disciples of Jesus by growing the staff and resources to help lead the parish in to the next 75 years!

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Sunday, July 3, 2022 9:45 – 11 am | Garden Cloister Scan the QR code to sign up to bring a pie to share or to volunteer.

Don’t forget to bring your summer hunger bag!

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SUMMER CALENDAR

PARISH LIFE

To Contact Parish Life: Tish Visinsky, Dir. of Parish Life, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org SUNDAY, JUNE 5 PENTECOST RECEPTION 9:45 – 11 a.m.

Garden Cloister See ad on page 5 for more detail.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 PIE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY RECEPTION 9:45 – 11 a.m.

Garden Cloister See ad on page 35 for more details.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 FALL KICK OFF SUNDAY 9:45 – 11 a.m.

Garden Cloister

CHILDCARE EVERY SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Room 14 Room 16 Room 15 Room 13

0 – 11 months old 1 year old 2 years old 3 years old

Our nursery offerings will assist you in beginning to build your child's faith foundation from the ground up. During their stay, children will play enriching games, sing spiritual songs, and, during the formation hour at 10 a.m., hear an age-appropriate Bible story. Children can be picked up at any time. Contact Madelyn Ivy with any questions.

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CFM

To Contact Children & Family Ministry: Madelyn Ivy, Asst. Director, mivy@saintmichael.org Beth Igoe, Admin Assistant for CFM & Youth, bigoe@saintmichael.org CFM is for children ages 3 years - 5th grade SUNDAYS SUMMER FORMATION June 12- July 31 (off July 3) Led by Madelyn Ivy and Anchor Teachers 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Room 210 PreK – 1st Grade Room 212 2nd – 5th Grade Register at saintmichael.org/cfm This summer we will learn about and explore the stories of amazing animals in the Bible. Noah’s raven and dove, Baalam’s talking donkey, Daniel and the lions! These stories help teach us important lessons about God and God’s love for us and all of God’s creation. We can’t wait to share them with you! Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.

JUNE 6-10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 years – rising 4th grade Register and volunteer at saintmichael.org/vbs22 Last chance to register! Registration Closes May 15! Don’t miss out on joining us as we engage all our senses as you are transported to a different time and a fresh experience—and walk with Jesus! Step back in time to when Jesus walked to the cross. Smell the fresh, warm bread; weave a basket of reeds; make clay pots…Can you hear the music echoing through the marketplace? Join us and hear it for yourself!

Children must by 3 by Sept. 1st.

JUNE 15- AUGUST 3 (OFF JULY 6) FACEBOOK LIVE STORYTIME 5 p.m. CT Hosted at facebook.com/SMAACFM Join CFM as we read your favorite story and picture books this summer. Email Madelyn Ivy if you have a favorite book that you would like to hear! We can’t wait to read with you!

JULY 30 FAMILY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITES

Serving as a family is an important part of growing your family’s faith together. Join CFM as we serve around Dallas with wonderful organizations. More details on each opportunity coming soon!

YOUTH

To Contact Youth Ministry: Tiffany LaMotte, Director, tlamotte@saintmichael.org Beth Igoe, Admin Assistant for CFM & Youth, bigoe@saintmichael.org Youth is for grades 6 - 12.

SUNDAY MORNINGS (BEGINNING JUNE 12) SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Led by Tiffany LaMotte 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Center Café Join us for donuts each week as we discuss the lectionary readings for that Sunday! This is a great way to fellowship with each other during the summer months.

JUNE 20-24 MISSION WEEK 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday $250 per person Saint Michael Church This is a great way for students to earn lots of service hours while also learning about different organizations around Dallas. Each morning students will be dropped off at SMAA, and then we will serve at different locations and then students can be picked up at SMAA at 4:30 p.m. To register please visit saintmichael.org/youthmissionweek.

Scan the QR code to register for our summer youth events, or go to saintmichael.org/youth.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 PUTT AT TOP GOLF 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Top Golf Join us for a fun morning of Putt with lunch together at Top Golf.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES 3 – 5 p.m.

Studio Movie Grill Cool off with an afternoon at the movies! Movie is to be determined.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 ROCK CLIMBING 1 – 3 p.m.

Summit Rock Climbing Burn off some energy and show off your rock-climbing skills with SMAA Youth!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 GROUP DYNAMIX 1 – 3 p.m.

Group Dynamix Join us for team building and fun activities to beat the summer heat before school starts!

WEDNESDAYS – JULY 13, 20, 27 AUSTIN STREET LUNCH PACKING 9 – 11 a.m.

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ADULT FORMATION To Contact Adult Formation: Dr. Tim Smith, Diector of Formation, tsmith@saintmichael.org Hannah Fisher, Administrative Assistant, hfisher@saintmichael.org Erin Osborne, Coordinator for Small Groups, eosborne@saintmichael.org SUNDAYS FORMATION HOUR 10 a.m.

Saint Michael Chapel SUNDAY MORNINGS STORIES, MILESTONES, AND LESSONS OF LIFE 10 a.m.

Saint Michael Chapel Life is made up of moments and experiences, failures and triumphs, sorrows, and joys. Each contributes to who we are and makes up the tapestry that is our life, but woven in those are powerful life lessons, not just for us, but those with whom we share them. This summer, we’re putting the clergy on the spot to share their life, their heart, and their stories and what they have learned along the way. In listening to their stories and lessons of life, we hope you’ll be able to identify the pivotal milestones of your own life, so you can build authentic connections with others. Summer series based on the bestseller, Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine.

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JUN 12

Christian Basel

JUN 19

Ken Brannon

JUN 26

Greg Pickens

JUL 3

Pie for the Fourth of July Reception

JUL 10

Mary Lessmann

JUL 17

Rene Somodevilla

JUL 24

Robin Hinkle

JUL 31

Tim Smith

AUG 7

Andrew Grosso

AUG 14

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SUNDAY MORNINGS CLASS FOR PARENTS 10 a.m.

Theater Parents of children of all ages (and parents to be) are invited to join us each Sunday this Summer for a Bible Study that explores the lectionary readings and how they might connect to our families and our own spiritual growth. The Parent Ministry is a welcoming group that enjoys social events and mission opportunities throughout the program year and is a great way to connect with other young couples. We hope to see you there!

THURSDAY, MAY 26 A CONVERSATION WITH CLARK HUNT ABOUT BUSINESS, FAITH, AND FAMILY Noon – 1:30 pm Park City Club – Main Dining Room Register at saintmichael.org/MOSM-NFL $40 per person Questions, please email David Shaw at dmshaw@msn.com See ad on page 13 for more event details.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 8 – JULY 27 MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL BOOK STUDY Led by Eric Gilmour 7 – 8 a.m.

Room 103 For more information, please contact Eric Gilmour at eric.andrew.gilmour@gmail.com “Church is boring!” “It’s irrelevant!”

“It’s full of hypocrites!” Christianity is the only world religion with a chronic shortage of men! Author David Murrow identifies the barriers to male participation in church and explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who DO go. At the same time, we’ll consider our own motivations for attending church, both good and bad, and what we can do about it. Join the Men of Saint Michael for their Summer Book Study: “Why Men Hate Going to Church”. Breakfast tacos and coffee are served. Come join us and bring a friend for a candid conversation why men hate going to church and what we can do about it.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The SMAA Young Professionals is a group geared towards singles and couples in their mid-20’s and early 30’s. We meet monthly for dinner and conversation and have additional opportunities for social events and ministry. The YP Group is led by the Rev. Christian Basel, cbasel@saingmichael.org and Tiffany LaMotte, tlamotte@saintmichael.org. Be on the lookout for other events as we continue expanding our offerings to young professionals over the summer!

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ DINNER 6:30 p.m.

Taco Joint MAY 10 | JUN 14 | JUL 12 | AUG 9 Please join us for a casual dinner with topical discussion and bible study on the second Tuesday of each month. We meet at Taco Joint in the Preston Center. All young professionals are welcome!

MISSION & OUTREACH

To Contact Mission & Outreach: Robin Hinkle, Assoc. for M&O, rhinkle@saintmichael.org Christi Morrow, Coordinator, cmorrow@saintmichael.org JUNE 1 – JULY 15 NDSM—FILL THE SUMMER PANTRY Fill the NDSM pantry during the summer, a season when the need for food is at its highest. Grocery bags will be available at church entrances with facts about hunger and its impact on children and families in Texas, a list of NDSM’s most needed items, and a prayer to reflect upon in our efforts to increase donations and awareness in the summertime. A few volunteers will be needed to count, deliver, and sort donations. Contact Christi Morrow at cmorrow@saintmichael.org for more information.

See ad on page 40 for more details.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 | COOKING 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Parish Hall Kitchen WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 | SERVING 5 – 7 p.m.

Austin Street Center | 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 | COOKING 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Parish Hall Kitchen WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 | SERVING 5 – 7 p.m.

Austin Street Center | 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas AUGUST 1-AUGUST 17 NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES SCHOOL UNIFORM AND SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION Volunteer at NDSM to distribute school uniforms to 2,000 DISD students during the first two weeks of August and help distribute school supplies on Saturday, August 13th. Two-hour volunteer shifts will be available MondayFriday from 8-4 each week and on Saturday. Ask friends or family members to join you and remember that students can receive community service. Volunteers should be 14 or older.

Contact Christi Morrow at cmorrow@saintmichael.org.

MONDAY-FRIDAY VNA MEALS ON WHEELS 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join the VNA Meals on Wheels team and deliver food and friendship to homebound seniors in Dallas County. Volunteers are needed to deliver a route one day each month or serve as substitute drivers. Scan the QR code below to sign up, and go to page 53 for a personal testimony.

AUSTIN STREET COOKS! saintmichael.org/austinstreet Each month parishioners prepare and serve food for residents experiencing housing insecurity. Parishioners gather to cook dinner which is delivered and served the following day.

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Please drop off at SMAA south entrance between June 1 and July 15!

North Dallas Shared Ministries’ most needed items

Hunger Facts 1 in 5 children (300,000) in North Texas are food insecure

Peanut butter Mac and cheese (boxes)

Only 1 in 7 children who receive a free or

Soups

reduced lunch during the school year are

Pancake mix Rice - 1-2 pound bags Beans - 1-2 pound bags

reached by a summer food program

Over 3,600,000 children in Texas qualify for some form of food assistance programs

Tuna - 5 oz. cans Chicken - 5 oz. cans Canned fruit Bath soap Toothpaste & individually wrapped toothbrushes

Food insecurity in North Texas is 47% higher than the national average

Prayer Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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PASTORAL CARE

To Contact Pastoral Care: The Rev. Greg Pickens, Assoc. for PC, gpickens@saintmichael.org Katherine Bowen, Admin. Assistant, kbowen@saintmichael.org MEETS EVERY MONDAY CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Led by Gayl Braymer 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Parlor Caregiving a loved one can be isolating and overwhelming.

Our group provides confidential, loving support to those involved in caregiving. We seek to give emotional support and resource suggestions to those in need. Enrollment and Questions: Gayl Braymer, gaylbraymer@gmail.com THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Led by Dianne Boyd, RN 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Nurse’s Station, Outside the Parlor The Saint Michael Parish Nurse Ministry is made up of professional Registered Nurses from our parish. Among other services, the Parish Nurses maintain a station outside the Parlor on the third Sunday of each month, taking blood pressures and providing information regarding the focus of health awareness for the month. Questions: Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org.

MAY 15

Skin Cancer/Sunscreen Awareness

JUN 19

No Parish Nurse Sunday

JUL 17

No Parish Nurse Sunday

AUG 21

Children’s Health Month

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH NOT MEETING JUL & AUG PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING MINISTRY Led by Peggy Carr 1 – 3 p.m.

Room 103 To date, 2,745 have been knitted and distributed by the Saint Michael Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry, extending the love of our parish to those who are hurting or ill. Each of these shawls is tagged with a label that identifies it as being knit with love at Saint Michael and a healing prayer

is added. Each shawl is blessed by the clergy and by the entire congregation prior to distribution. Join us for camaraderie, prayers, and the joy of knitting a message of love.

During the summer hiatus, knitters can knit at home and bring shawls to the church. Meetings will resume September 6. Questions, Peggy Carr, peggy.carr@sbcglobal.net THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH PRAYING OUR GOODBYES Led by The Rev. Christian Basel 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Parlor MAY 18 | JUN 15 | JUL 20 | AUG 17 Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind - such as a death, a job loss, a business, a home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the book, “Praying Our Goodbyes” by Joyce Rupp, the Rev. Christian Basel will help attendees recognize and examine their grief. RSVP and Questions: The Rev. Christian Basel cbasel@saintmichael.org ANGEL FOOD COOKS Angel Food Cooks is a ministry made up of volunteers who are available to provide a delicious meal to parishioners in need. Those receiving the meals are individuals and families of Saint Michael who may be going through a challenging time due to a recent hospitalization, ongoing illness, or birth of a child. If you are interested in being an Angel Food Cook, please contact Katherine at kbowen@saintmichael.org or Gay Rekerdres, gayrek@sbcglobal.net.

CARD MINISTRY The Card Ministry, working with the Pastoral Care office, stays in touch with parishioners by sending cards of sympathy, celebration of birthdays and holidays to homebound parishionrs, and congratulations to the precious new arrivals of our SMAA families. Questions, Stephanie Ritter, smritter@mac.com, Pat Moore, dwpjmoore@yahoo.com, or Sandra Hughes, sjhughes411@gmail.com.

FRIENDS IN CHRIST The Friends in Christ Ministry re-establishes ties with parishioners who are unable to attend church but wish to stay in touch with the life of our parish. A cadre of visitor Friends in Christ has been formed and makes visits offering friendship and a listening ear to those they visit. Questions: Gus Seeberger, gusseeberger@gmail.com.

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GOOD SHEPHERDS The Good Shepherd Ministry consists of volunteers in each of the 102 neighborhoods into which our congregation is divided. Shepherds serve as liaisons to the church for their neighborhood parishioners in times of need or celebration and reach out to new neighbors with a warm welcome. If you are interested in being a Good Shepherd, please contact Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com, or Anne Leary, anneleary@sbcglobal.net, with questions.

GREETER MINISTRY A Greeter is often the first person a parishioner or visitor encounters on the way to worship. It is important for that first experience to be a welcoming one, whether for longtime members or newcomers. We want everyone who enters the doors of Saint Michael to feel welcome. Additionally, our Greeters are particularly helpful in guiding people unfamiliar with our campus to different destinations such as the Contemporary Service, the Saint Michael Chapel, receptionist area, formation class locations, or children’s facilities. Greeting is important to the health of our parish and how we present ourselves as a faith community. We welcome people.

Contact: Kristi Hornsby, kristine.hornsby@gmail.com

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY (DAILY) The Daily Intercessory Prayer Ministry offers daily prayers from on-line prayer requests saintmichael.org/prayer-requests or through the Pastoral Care Ministries office. All prayer requests are kept in strict confidence. Intercessors pray at home or in the Bishop Moore Chapel.

Contact: Terry Demler, tsdemler@gmail.com LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS Lay Eucharistic Visitors are teams of trained parishioners who take the bread and wine directly from the church altar to parishioners who cannot be in church. They are served in the hospital, at home, or in assisted living facilities. This is a fulfilling ministry for people of all ages, single or married, and a bonding experience for families serving together.

Contact: Charlie Smith, jsmithcpa@earthlink.net RECOVERY ADVOCATES Recovery Advocates is made up of volunteers who work to provide the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of those who experience substance abuse or other addictions. Contact this ministry for any help in navigating the recovery community.

Contact: The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

38th annual breakfast

“When Someone You Love is Addicted to Something You Hate” 7:30 a.m. | Coffee/Networking Dallas Country Club

8 a.m. | Keynote Speaker

Barbara Dixon Ryan is an author, lawyer, substance use disorder counselor and peer recovery specialist. In her latest book, When Someone You Love is Addicted to Something You Hate, she explains how poor choices lead to organic brain changes that often necessitate a different strategy. Words alone rarely work.

Barbara Dixon Ryan

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For more information, call CARE Dallas at 214-5268986 or email Linda, linda.hodge@care-dallas.org.

Register now by scanning the QR code at right!

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION with Dr. Elizabeth Lang or the Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Spiritual direction provides guidance and companionship for one who is on a journey seeking to deepen faith. Essential is safe space that opens a way to receive God’s love and to enhance awareness of one’s relationship with God. For one-on-one Spiritual direction, contact Dr. Elizabeth Lang, langelizabeth66@gmail.com or the Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, hnussertelfer@aol.com STEPHEN MINISTRY A Stephen Minister is someone who will be with you while you are hurting. Your Stephen Minister will listen to you on a consistent basis, will support you with prayer and will encourage you as you work through whatever trials you are facing. The Stephen Ministry is a dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to accompany you, confidentially, on this journey. If you have hit a “bump in the road” and could use the comfort of a confidential, listening friend, contact: Mary Kardell, Mary@kardellfamily.com or The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org TOUCH BASE PHONE MINISTRY Touch Base Phone Ministry is a voice at the other end of the telephone representing the parish of Saint Michael and All Angels, its clergy and staff. This caring voice checks on those who have had a recent death and on those who are homebound. Contact: Liz Wheelan, LizWico@aol.com WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term support system for information, referrals, feedback, and a feeling of safety, shared by other women who have experienced cancer and from those who are in the fight right now.

Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net

WORSHIP & LITURGY To Contact Worship & Liturgy The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, Associate for Worship & Liturgy, agrosso@saintmichael.org The Rev. Bob Johnston, Associate for Contemporary Worship, bjohnston@saintmichael.org Jonathan Ryan, Director of Music & Organist, jryan@saintmichael.org Justin Brooks, Director of Contemporary Music, jbrooks@saintmichael.org Dianne Boyd, Coordinator for Worship Media, dboyd@saintmichael.org Jennifer Cox-Seals, Admin. Assistant for Worship & Liturgy,

jcox-seals@saintmichael.org SUNDAY, MAY 15 COMBINED CHOIR CONCERT 4 p.m.

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Join us for the first concert performance by our church choirs of the 21st century! Our combined choirs will sing the final 75th anniversary premiere, Jubilate Deo for all our choirs by internationally acclaimed composer Cecilia McDowall, plus selections by Tallis, Byrd, Mendelssohn, Ireland, Harris, Vaughan Williams, Gjeilo, and more.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 PENTECOST SPECIAL MUSIC 11 a.m.

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The Saint Michael Choir with orchestra concludes their program year with a special choral mass featuring music by Mozart and MacMillan.

WEEK OF JUNE 13 DALLAS BOYS COURSE We are ecstatic to host our first RSCM-A Dallas Boys Course this summer! Plan on attending the 11 a.m. service on June 19. Find out more information and register at saintmichael.org/rscmdallas.

SAVE THE DATES Saint Michael Presents is proud to bring Grammy award-winning ensemble the Ying Quartet to Dallas!

They will be performing on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 7 p.m. “Precarious balance where sheer agony and triumphant beauty intersect.” – The Washington Post The Choir of New College Oxford will be performing on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 7 p.m. We once again welcome a world-famous choir of men and boys from Oxford to perform at Saint Michael. Our own Saint Michael choristers will join them for part of the program.

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OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Shrove Tuesday Gumbo and Pancake Supper hosted by the Men of Saint Michael; Maria and Richard D’Antoni (Sr. Warden) are always ready to celebrate!

The Revs. Mary Lessman and Chuck Treadwell during the Lenten Wednesday Speaker Series.

ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: People at Preston Center queued up to receive their Ash Wednesday ashes; Saint Michael Presents featured the ensemble the New York Times hailed as “Luscious in harmony...”, LORELEI, and they did not dissappoint!

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PALM SUNDAY | APRIL 10, 2022 What an amazing opportunity to both gather together for Palm Sunday in a way we really havent been able to since before the pandemic AND welcome The Most.

Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church as our special guest and preacher for the day!

We were blessed to hear from our youngest singers—the Saint Michael Cherubs, as well as our Choristers and Adult Choir. The combined voices were amazing, especially following the fanfare of the Metropolitan Bagpipe Corp than led the procession in to start the service!

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TOP The Rev. Greg Pickens making Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem a bit more real for the kids during the 9 a.m. JOY Palm Sunday family service.

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BOTTOM: The Rev. Greg Pickens leading the families in Palm Sunday worship, complete with fresh palm branches!

TOP A rare Easter Day perspective of clergy and acolytes facing the altar in preparation of the closing procession.

BOTTOM Fr. Bob Johnston preaching to a packed Easter crowd for the Contemporary Worship service, and Contemporary Music Director Justin Brooks leads worship.

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The Rev. Mary Lessman making the beauty of Holy Communion real to a couple of our younger parishioners!

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VNA Testimony

David Boldrick, M&O Volunteer For those that may not be aware of this significant ministry, Saint Michael is an active partner in the Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery program here in Dallas which is operated by VNA, the Visiting Nurses Association. I’d like share a bit about MOW, and what it can do for those in need—but also what it can do for you.

I have been active in MOW for some time now, and my normal delivery route, 507A, is located around Fair Park. My typical route includes the driving to a pickup site—sometimes in a field—checking the phone app, answering a few questions like, “are you sick?” or, “have to traveled to exotic locations lately?” Once this is completed I can begin gathering up foods.

The nicest lady, “Ms E”, I call her, checks you in, and then the food fun begins: Open the coolers and load up ... Remember, Hot and Cold go in different bags. I have my delivery style, but I enjoy the other delivery people with their own style of packing for the trip. Some in the little blue bags, some in their own cooler, while some just toss it all in the back of the SUV! But we must be sure to count, because sometimes you get less or more than you need.

Then it’s off on the big adventure—the delivery app includes the detailed map information. This is an interesting part.

The map in the app sometimes has no rhyme or reason for it’s navigation points.

It will always get you there... but sometimes circuitously.

Once you have determined to whom and where you are delivering, on to the fun part! Each MOW route is replete with every type of personality that you may have

encountered in your life. My first stop is Mr. G., who is always there... and never cracks a smile, even to my best morning jokes. The next few ladies are nice, but very... very slow to the door. We chat for a bit, talking about their plants, the day, their grandkids, and simply laugh about life as we pass the time. Sometimes I think this fellowship means as much as the food.

Señora and Señor V always meet me at the door with me talking in my broken, poor Spanish—which they never question—they just seem to laugh a lot. Hmm. Anyway, I always leave their hacienda feeling great. While I can’t go in to all the details, every one of my 15 stops is an exciting and different adventure that impacts my life, and I believe theirs too.

Mine is a solo route, and all in all, it only takes and hour or so. My last drop, Ms N. frequently gets the “not delivered” or “extra meal” in her drop. She is a fun friend with which to finish my route.

When done, the app gives you a big THANK YOU! This benevolent ministry opportunity lets you check a lot of the good boxes in life: Christian giving, helping those in need, and personal growth. You cannot help but come away from this hour feeling good! And I just realized I am almost to 1000 meals delivered!

I challenge you to come and join me— you won’t regret it!

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Arrivals

STAFF NEWS

I’m excited to bring you the news that we have called THE REV. ROBIN H. HINKLE as our next Associate for Mission and Outreach; her start date is June 1, 2022. Robin comes to Saint Michael having most recently served as Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Jasper, Alabama. Robin is passionate about helping others to live fully into their life of faith as children of God. In addition to her leadership as a rector, she organized strong community efforts on behalf of those dealing with homelessness, hunger, poverty, and opioid addiction. Prior to ordination, Robin was a lawyer and entrepreneur. Robin and her husband, Scott, have one daughter, Sadie, who works as a mechanical engineer at L3Harris in Dallas.

I am grateful to Squeaky Connolly, David Cowling, Ruthie Garrett, Lillian Greene, and Arnold Spencer (Chair) for serving on the Search Committee, and for Ken Brannon’s excellent leadership in staff search and transition.

Blessings,

Dear Saint Michael Church, There is a saying attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: “Always preach the gospel. When necessary, use words.” Throughout my career, I have been blessed to be a part of many projects addressing the needs of our communities, including homelessness, addiction, poverty, and education. Therefore, I am completely delighted to be called as the Associate for Mission and Outreach at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. This ministry combines the two vocations I love: priesthood and community outreach. I have heard many wonderful things about your congregation, and it is clear that you have a heart for the needs of your neighbors, near and far. I am truly excited to be working with the Mission and Outreach Committee and the All Angels Foundation, as we seek to fulfill your commitment to sustainable and impactful projects and initiatives in Dallas and beyond. I look forward to getting to know you as we discern together how we are each called to spread the gospel through loving and serving God and our neighbors, in word and deed.

Your faithful servant,

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector

The Rev. Robin H. Hinkle

I’m very pleased to welcome JENNIFER COX-SEALS to the Saint Michael staff as the Administrative Assistant for Worship & Liturgy. Jennifer’s professional background and experience, as well as her personal background being raised Episcopalian, will be of tremendous benefit to the Saint Michael community as she assists with the coordination and support our worship ministries. Her dedication to helping others and extending hospitality and care to all will likewise be a blessing. I’m grateful Jennifer has discerned a call to be part of the life and ministries of Saint Michael, and encourage you to introduce yourself to her and get to know her. Welcome, Jennifer!

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso Associate for Worship & Liturgy

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As many of you know, the parish has been searching for the correct person to become our Director of Engagement for some time. This important position will interface with virtually every ministry across our great parish.

The Engagement Ministry will be responsible for getting to know all visitors, incorporating our newcomers, and assuring our longtime members are well connected to our parish ministries. We believe Saint Michael is a special part of God’s Kingdom and we want everyone to experience an abiding sense of belonging, to grow as a disciple of Jesus, and to connect with our opportunities to serve Christ in others.

This is no small task!

I am very happy to announce that ROBERT (ROB) SPRINGER has accepted this position at Saint Michael. He comes to us with many years of development and the church ministry experience that will serve our parish well. But what makes Rob correct for Saint Michael is his genuine curiosity about people and a desire to make connections with them. I am excited for you to know Rob; his first day is May 9, 2022.

The Rev. Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care

Rob Springer has served in ministry as a small group/connections pastor, a worship leader, and church planter in Indiana, California and Florida and he served as a short-term missionary in Gyor, Hungary, helping develop house churches for young adults and the unchurched. Most recently Rob has worked in higher education with donor/alumni and student engagement, events and fundraising/major gift development for Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business.

A Texas native, Rob returned to his home state in 2016 from Indiana where he had been working as the Redevelopment Commission Executive Director for the City of Shelbyville and the Executive Director for the MDA of Central Indiana.

He is a Desert Storm USMC Veteran, having served during his time at Baylor University (Waco, TX), where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration and marketing. He later completed an MDiv with an emphasis in worship renewal at Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA).

He also has a certificate in community development from Ball State University and his community block grant administrator certification from the Indiana office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

I am very excited to introduce ERIN OSBORNE who has joined the Saint Michael staff as Coordinator of Small Groups. She has been a member of Saint Michael and All Angels since 1990 and is a cradle Episcopalian. Erin attended SMU receiving a BA, then MA in clinical and counseling psychology, focusing on family systems. She then completed her MTS in Biblical Studies at Perkins School of Theology. Erin has initiated and facilitated small group discipleship for years. She teaches a women’s Bible study, leads prayer meetings, teaches Sunday school, and stays active with multiple missional advocacy and outreach programs in the metroplex. Erin will be tasked with building and implementing a system of small groups at Saint Michael built around accountability. Erin writes, “We are created to live in relationship with one another, and we all need a safe place to feel belonging, be curious, playful, contemplative, even fearful and regretful. Small groups are integral to our formation in Christ and our love for our neighbor. They gift us accountability, both calming and disturbing our waters. Small groups are where we learn to be the church, not go to church.” Welcome Erin!

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Departures

I write to you with the news that Regan Wallace, our Director of Children and Family Ministry, has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside fulltime church ministry. Regan was born and raised at Saint Michael, and she has given her heart to our Children’s program.

I am grateful for the time we’ve shared with Regan, and although I never like to lose good people, I am personally excited for her future. I’m grateful that Regan will continue to be active in our parish community. We will begin to search for our next Director of Children & Family Ministry, and I ask for your continued prayers.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I announce my decision to leave my staff position at Saint Michael and All Angels to pursue a new career and professional chapter of my life. The past 4 years have been the most incredible experience and I am truly honored to have been able to play just one small role in your lives and the lives of your children. I am so grateful for the friendships I have made among the staff as well as with you all, the families in my ministry. You have impacted me more than you know, and I will be forever grateful for it.” – Regan

Our Assistant Director of Music, PHILIP FILLION, received news earlier this year of his mother’s health was declining. He is the oldest of twelve children, and all of his immediate family live in his native Rochester, NY. He and his wife, Melody, have discerned that they need to live close to their family at this time – partly so that their daughter, Mirabel, can know her grandmother. Consequently, Philip’s ministry with us will conclude in mid-summer.

Please hold Philip and his family in your prayers and hearts as they navigate a difficult time.

are a delight. Philip’s organ playing in services has moved us to deeper prayer, his knowledge of liturgy and hymnody have yielded many insights during our services, and his skill with our youngest treble choristers speaks for itself in their frequent desire to not leave rehearsals with him when they graduate to singing with the older choristers. In only a year, Rachel has transformed our music ministry’s function. That ranges from internal organization, to communication, to inter-departmental collaboration, and more. Moreover, her experience and skill as a professional singer has added to the beauty of our liturgy. Both Philip and Rachel have accomplished all this and more during one of the most difficult times imaginable for a church music ministry – a global pandemic that has made choir one of the highest risk actives on earth! I’m deeply grateful for them both and will miss them.

SMAA in June.

Those who work with our Assistant for Music, RACHEL JONES, can attest to her many talents. Her work at Saint Michael has aided her discernment that she is called primarily to teaching and performing, rather than administration, and needs to devote full-time attention in those areas. She will finish her time at

Philip and Rachel have both made a tremendous impact on our music ministry. Their dedication to and love of church music are an inspiration. Their hard work has paid off in numerous ways. And their jovial spirit and sense of humor

Blessings, The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector

We will celebrate and give thanks for Philip and Rachel at our end of the year choir celebrations in May and June. Please join me in thanking them for their wonderful service to our parish and offering our prayers as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist

For more bios and information on all our staff announcements, visit saintmichael.org/staff-news

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March 31, 2022 Dear Fellow Parishio

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The Saint Michael Vestr y, composed of lay me mbers of the congreg partnering with our cle ation, continues its rol rgy and staff to help de e of fine and implement the the parish and to ensur vision and mission of e the effec tive organiza tion, planning, and ma and finances. nagement of resource s Saint Michael has been blessed by a series of thoughtful and effec tiv more. We owe a deep e Vestries going back debt of gratitude to the a decade or m as we are blessed on thriving in a challengin where the congregati g environment; spiritua on is now— lly ac tive in scores of minis to you and looking to tries; financially stron the future. g thanks

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Under the leadership of our Rector, Chris Gi rata, and Ken Branno diverse, dedicated, an n, Vice Rector, Saint Mi d talented clergy and chael has a staff. The Vestr y remain retaining excellent pe s committed to attrac ople at all levels in thi ting and s tight labor market. To budget that provided this end, the Vestr y ap material raises for our pro ved a cle rgy and staff, and rea programs for our clergy ffirms the mandatory that was adopted by sab batical pre vious Vestries. This sum six-week paid sabbatic mer, Father Girata wil al, and we expect oth l take a er clergy members wil future. We feel these l take their sabbaticals ac tions will contribute in the near to the quality and lon g-term stability of the clergy and staff.

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

Robert Martin “Bob” Berry January 15

Helen Ruth Watkins Parks November 20, Robert Parks (son)

Gloria Spangler Wilson January 18, Pam Barbera (cousin)

Major James William “Jim” Hamlin, Jr. December 3, Eunice Hamlin (wife), Brad (son), Abra (daughter-in-law), Leighton, Natalie, Miranda, Tyler, & Cara (grandchildren), Josh (son) & Kelsey (daughter-in-law) Kennedy & Fallon (granddaughters)”

Maxwell Tilley “Max” McNabb January 19, Mark & Edna Cannata (parents-in-law), Margaret (sister-in-law) & John (brother-in-law), Carol Crosthwait (grandmother-in-law)

Patricia Ann Grimm “Patty” Thompson December 19, Tig Thompson (husband) & Tim Thompson (son) Bo Bear Whitelock December 21, Sam Mauldin (sister), Don (brother-in-law), Tish Visinsky (niece), Matthew (nephew-in-law), Madison & Harper (great-nieces) William Alvin “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. December 29, Deborah Ryan (step-daughter), Capera Ryan (stepgranddaughter), Zandt (step-great-grandson), Willing Ryan (step-grandson), Kate (step-granddaughter-in-law) Blythe & Willing (step-great-grandchildren) Martha West Cargill December 30, Robert Cargill (husband) Harry Hanszen Lynch December 30, Cristina Lynch (wife), Cristina Bird (daughter), Collin (son-in-law), Cristina Liliana & Robert (grandchildren) Jennifer Ryan Ball December 31, Pete Ryan (father) & Susie (step-mother) 2022

Kathryn L. “Kay” Meyerhoff January 25, Dr. Donna Hull (daughter) & Rob (son-in-law) Julia Conger Shoup January 25, Andy Shoup (husband), Catherine Collins (stepdaughter), Bob (stepson-in-law) & Caroline (stepgranddaughter) Rose Margaret Healy Wolfe January 25, Kathy Maxwell (daughter), Roger (son-in-law), & Katelyn (granddaughter) Patricia Elaine Rudy Beeler January 28 Henry Edward Murdter January 29, Jeff Murdter (grandson), Ashley (granddaughterin-law), Lorelyn & Wimberley (great-granddaughters) Alyce Thomas Monsour January 30, Garland Cohlmia (daughter) & Mike (son-in-law)

Anna “Marie” Carpenter Crawford January 1, Carolyn Rousseau (daughter) & Dr. Wyatt (son-in-law)

Carol Alexander Vesey January 31, John Vesey (husband)

Marjorie Beck “Marj” Waters January 5

Leta Lu Huff February 1, Margaret Spellings (daughter) & Jaime (son-in-law)

Gregg Vaughn Spickard January 5, Todd Spickard (son), Ryan & Reagan (grandsons)

Patrick Terrance Ware February 3, Bea Humann (cousin) & Walt & Joan Barklow (cousin) & Jim

Dr. Robert W. Browne January 8, Jim Browne (son) & Gail (daughter-in-law), Jonathan (grandson) Kenneth Doyle Rogers January 10, Suzanne Rogers Pham (daughter), Huy (son-in-law), Liam & Ethan (grandsons) Bruce Monarch “Rusty” Smith, Jr. January 10, Jinny Smith (wife)

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Beverly Mitchell Tuck February 5, Julie Eggers (daughter), Steven (son-in-law), Amanda & Alexander (grandchildren) Billie Leigh Morgan Rippey February 6 Alfred “Al” Drowne February 10, Emily Todd (wife)

Norma Abigail Heard February 13 Jerry Walton “Walt” Friedel, Sr. February 1, Judy Friedel (sister) Helen Poulis Robinson February 16, Jan Baldwin (daughter) & Barry (son-in-law) Shannon Cerise Lawson Fuller February 21, Scott Lawson (brother), Sarah, Isabella, & Rachel (nieces) David Arthur Collins February 24, Dee Dee & Alan Collins (parents) Richard Ronald Salewske March 1, Rick Salewske (son), Kelley (daughter-in-law), Owen, Henry, & Meg (grandchildren) James Lee “Jim” Bowen, Jr. March 5, Tracy Bowen (son), Katherine (daughter-in-law), Adam & Wesley (grandsons) Ann Stephenson Schooler March 16, Matthew Schooler (son), Ann (daughter-in-law), Cristina & Sam (grandchildren) Laurice Wickersham Rountree Goodrich March 28, Ashley Beck (daughter) John (son-in-law), Megan Boyd Schroeder & John Francis Beck Jr. (grandchildren)

Gloria Huenger Watson April 19, Brad Watson (son), Margaret (daughter-in-law), Eleanor & Emily (granddaughters) David Wallace Dollarhide April 22, Jennifer Russell (cousin) & Thomas (cousin-in-law) Carter Flynt Emmons April 28, David and Melinda Emmons (parents)

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebrating the arrivals of our newest family Eliana Lily Nassif Sunday, November 28, 2021 Alia & Rafik Nassif (Members) Charlie Wilder Casey Monday, December 6, 2021 Alyssa & Brian (previous member) Casey Grandparents: Becky & Mike Casey 2022

Farries Demarries Trotter March 28, Netra Fitzgerald (daughter) & Tyrone (son-in-law)

Kathryn Wiley Kardell January 18, 2022 Katie & Ben (Member) Kardell Grandparents: Mary & Steve Kardell (members)

William Ray “Bill” Johnson April 1, Anne Johnson (wife), Beth Clark (daughter), Gary (son-in-law), Robert Clark (grandson), Amy (granddaughterin-law), William (great-grandson), Caroline Clark Badcock (granddaugther) & Will (grandson-in-law)

Millie Ford Townsend January 27, 2022 Courtney & Heath Townsend (members) Grandparents: Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian (members) GGrandfather: The Rev. Don Spafford (former SMAA Clergy)

Dr. Marlin “Keith” Cox April 3, Sandra Cox (wife)

Griffin Emerson Gellhaus Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Lauren (previous member) & Aaron Gellhaus Grandparents: Dianne (staff) & Timothy Boyd (members)

Darlene Hunsaker Spellings April 7, Jaime Spellings (son) & Margaret (daughter-in-law) John Anderson Stoneham II April 14, Harriet Stoneham (wife), Bess Callarman (daughter), Paul (son-in-law), Jack & Kate (grandchildren) James “Michael” Allen April 18, Diane Allen (mother) Roland Noyes April 19, Roxie Daryapayma (daughter) & Nozar (son-in-law)

Henry “Hank” Reed Warren Thursday, February 24, 2022 Anna Finley (member) & Peter Warren Grandparent: Wendy Finley (member) Paul Dalley Pothier Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Kathryn & Rob Pothier (members)

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EGGS POACHED ON SWEET PEPPERS & ONIONS

FRESH TOMATO TART

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Basic pastry dough

• 2 sweet red peppers, sliced

• Mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 medium onions, sliced

• Fresh basil, chopped

• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, & coarsely chopped

• Ripe tomatoes cut in 1/2 inch slices

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried

• Olive oil

• Salt and fresh ground black pepper

• Salt

• 8 large eggs

• Pepper

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish

PREPARATION 1. In a large skillet with a fitted lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook until the peppers are almost soft, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil and cook until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.

2. With the back of a spoon, create 8 indentations in the vegetables. Carefully crack the eggs in the indentations.

Don’t let the eggs touch the bare bottom of the pan or the sides or they will burn or stick. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer until the whites of the eggs are set, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parmesan and parsley. Serve promptly.

From Edibles Magazine Summer 2015, Serves 4

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PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400. Line 10-inch tart pan with pastry dough.

2. Spread bottom of pastry with light layer of cheese and sprinkle generously with basil. Cover with tomato slices evenly. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Repeat layers of cheese, basil, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

3. Bake 30-40 minutes.

CHICKEN & OYSTER MUSHROOM STIR FRY

HATCH GREEN CHILE POTATO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 chicken breast

• 2 1/2 pounds red-skinned or gold potatoes, peeled

• 6 oz oyster mushrooms

• 4 large eggs, hard cooked, peeled, and chopped

• 1 small onion

• 1 small onion, finely chopped, about 1/4-1/3 cup

• 2 cloves garlic

• 3/4 cup chopped celery

• 4 carrots

• 2-3 tablespoons mild green chile peppers, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers

• 3 baby bok choy

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as desired

• Salt

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard

• Pepper

• 1 tablespoon dill relish

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (medium heat oil)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• Rice

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

PREPARATION

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Cut chicken so that it has even thickness. Rinse and dry chicken. Salt the chicken and allow moisture to surface (5 minutes). Pat dry.

• Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

2. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.

4. Place chicken in skillet and allow it to simmer in the oil. Flip after 6 minutes or when chicken has started to brown.

1. Cut potatoes up and put them in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool completely. When the potatoes are completely cooled, cut into bite-size chunks.

5. Cut mushrooms so that they are not stuck together. If mushroom caps are large, chop them up.

2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onion, chile peppers, and jalapeño peppers.

6. Remove chicken from skillet and put on a plate. Add cracked pepper and cover with foil after all sides have caramelized.

3. Combine the mayonnaise with mustard, relish, lime juice, and seasonings. Add the potato salad and mix until well blended. If desired, add more mayonnaise.

3. Slice onion. Chop garlic.

7. Chop vegetables (carrots, bell pepper, bok choy). Add onions, carrots, and mushrooms to the same skillet the chicken was cooked in. Don’t over-crowd pan.

8. Once onions start to soften, add bell peppers. Stir for 5 minutes. Add boy choy to the pan.

PREPARATION

4. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

5. Enjoy! Serves 4-6

9. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, pour out juices, and return to pan. Add soy sauce and cook for another 4 minutes.

10. Serve over rice. Enjoy!

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YOU build our church and we are grateful!

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bags filled with nutritious food were delivered to NDSM* from the Advent Calendar of Giving project.

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individuals were touched through cards, phone calls, and visits from Pastoral Care, JAN-MAR ‘22.

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people educated on the many aspects of human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness month in January ‘22.

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