T h e S u n d ay N e w s May 24, 2015
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Dallas, Texas 75225 214-363-5471 www.saintmichael.org
Followers of Christ, Spreading God’s Love
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on this Pentecost Sunday, as we commemorate the Holy Spirit coming upon the followers of Jesus Christ. Because of the wet weather the Pentecost Reception will be in the Parlor. The Rector Search Conversation begins at 10:15 in the Coke Activities Room. Thank you for worshiping with us today and have a great Memorial Day tomorrow. Rector Transition “Conversation” Is Today. The first “conversation” to discuss choosing a new Rector is at 10:15 in the Coke Activities Room. Join the dialogue with members of the Rector Search and Transition Committee, chaired by Diana Newton and Van Sheets. Committee members include: Allison Bovard, Joseph Cahoon, Margaret Cervin, Richard D’Antoni, Lee Hobson, Ben Leal, Christine Paddock, Bob Penn, Jeff Rice, Tricia Stewart, and wardens Matt Waller and Kathy Jenevein. Read more about the committee members online at www.saintmichael.org. Three other sessions have been scheduled to get parishioners’ input: May 31 at 10:00, June 7 at 9:00, and June 28 at 11:15. Childcare is available. Clergy Transitions. The Rector, Bob Dannals, has announced the following clergy transitions: Beginning June 8, The Rev. Oliver Butler will become Associate for Youth and Young Adults, and The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, who graduated from Seminary of the Southwest last week, will become Associate for Mission and Outreach. The Rev. Michael Harmuth, who retired as Chaplain of the Episcopal School of Oliver Butler Hunter Ruffin Michael Harmuth Dallas Lower School, will continue at Saint Michael as a Sunday Associate. The Rector also announced he has accepted the position of Interim Rector at St. Bart’s Church in New York City beginning in October. Read more about these transitions online at www.saintmichael.org. Courtyard and Columbarium Tours Scheduled June 7 and 14. Take a stroll and experience the beauty of Saint Michael’s new Nave Courtyard and Columbarium after church on either June 7 and 14. The Columbarium Committee and clergy will provide tours of this wonderful space where the combination of wind, water, and sky are blended to enhance the serenity of our entire campus. Diocesan Convention Chooses New Bishop-Elect. The Rev. Canon George Sumner was chosen bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas on Saturday, May 16. Sumner, age 60, is currently the Principal of Wycliffe College in Toronto, Canada, and was one of four nominees on the ballot. Sumner’s election must be approved by a majority of consents from the bishops and standing committees of The Episcopal Church’s dioceses. If he receives the majority of consents, he will be consecrated as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas on November 14. Get the Faith and Literature books at the Saint Michael Book Shop. The popular summer adult series, Faith and Literature, starts June 7 with Bob Dannals discussing “Homecoming in Scripture and Literature,” based on three books, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Longing for Home, and Searching for Home. Each book is available in the Saint Michael Book Shop, as well as all of the books to be covered by the clergy this summer.