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SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
Season 9
MATTHEW
Wednesdays, beginning September 16! Parish Hall South | 10:30 a.m.
CHRIS GIRATA
MEN PURPOSE
SUNDAY NEWS August 30, 2026
Wednesdays, September 2 – 30 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Power Room (204) Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle
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In this confidential small group, for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, we will prayerfully walk through this time together as we ground our grief in our faith. For questions, contact the Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.
GRIEF RECOVERY
FIVE WEEK
SMALL GROUP
Please contact Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org to register by Tuesday, September 1.
NOW – SEPTEMBER 5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL
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The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
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Adults
Mission & Outreach
Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
Rob Springer-Kyle, rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org
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PRIME TIMERS SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 3 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Parish Hall
the
ompline Choir “PRESENCE”
TODAY, AUGUST 30 7 PM | CHURCH
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TREBLE CHORISTERS
CHorister kickoff WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 | NEW MUSIC SUITE Rehearsal: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Parent Meeting: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Family Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Come be a part of something special, make new friends, and grow in faith through music. This dynamic music program is open to all children and students in 3rd through 8th grade—no prior experience needed, just a love for singing and learning! Contact Catherine Seveney at cseveney@saintmichael.org for more information about the Chorister program.
Cold criminal cases are being solved by talented investigators in the District Attorney’s Cold Case Division. These crimes are often heinous, complex, and overlooked for years. Leighton D’Antoni will explain their process and describe some true crime cold cases his team solved. Lunch priced at $18 for online registration and $20 at the door. Register now!
DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE: FOUR-WEEK STUDY Tuesdays, September 22 – October 13 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Room 204
As a follow up to Darin Kinder’s presentation, you will have the opportunity to explore God’s purpose for us and more specifically, how God has gifted you to serve and build His Kingdom. Register online.
STANDING COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS Nominations are open until September 16.
Nominate yourself or someone else for membership on a Standing Committee. Standing Committees amplify and support the work of the Vestry. Standing Committee members must be baptized, attend church regularly, and have made a financial pledge for the current year.
Youth
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Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! | YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, August 26 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
2026 – 2027 YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Sundays | 10 – 10:15 a.m. | Youth Center Classes: Wednesdays, January 20 – February 17 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. Retreat: January 15 – 17
Confirmation preparation for fall 2027 for our 8th graders. Advanced registration is required for the 2026-27 class by September 1.
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BOOK BUDDIES
Monday – Thursday | September – Winter Break 30-minute time slots between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Jubilee Park, Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, or Mount Auburn STEAM Academy
Join Jubilee Park as a tutor for its reading support program, Book Buddies, to provide additional reading instruction to students with need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy beginning in September and lasting until winter break. Orientation and training dates provided following signups. Sign up online.
FOSTER ELEMENTARY CALL FOR TUTORS
Monday – Friday, starting in September | 3700 Clover Lane, Dallas
We will tutor students K – 5th grade in foundational education skills – particularly reading. Not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week, as you will be assigned specific students. Contact Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org with any questions.
COSTA RICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP
November 20 – 23, 2026 | San Jose, Costa Rica
This trip is designed for families with children in middle school and older, offering a service opportunity that deepens faith through hands‑on work. Over a single long weekend, our team will construct a two‑room house from the ground up, working alongside the receiving family.
PROJECT MOSES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Wednesday, September 9 | 6 p.m. | Parish Hall
Join us for an evening of gratitude and celebration as we honor the journey, acknowledge the lives impacted, and reaffirm our commitment to shining hope into the darkest places. Together, we’ll reflect on the mission that started a decade ago and look forward to the work still ahead.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS WITH SPECIAL MUSIC FROM THE SAINT MICHAEL CHORISTERS
Sunday, October 4 | 4 – 5 p.m. | The Plaza
COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP
From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be blessing all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful annual tradition. A short liturgy will be led by the clergy and our Saint Michael choristers, followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served.
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA | NOVEMBER 20 – 23
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YOUTH WITH A MISSION HOMES OF HOPE This fall, Saint Michael invites our families