SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
July 27, 2025
5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The
Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
Today we conclude a special three-week class at 10 a.m. entitled “Faith in a Time of Tragedy.” In addition, we also want to offer specific support for anyone in our community who is carrying heavy grief. Our small grief groups will start in a few weeks, and if you’d like to join one, please scan the QR code at the top of this page to sign up or inform one of our greeters.
The good work of discipleship continues, and service is key to who we are as disciples of Jesus. We encourage everyone to serve throughout the year, and this summer, we have special opportunities to participate. We are preparing for a big month of service through Now-Forward (formerly North Dallas Shared Ministries). Each year, church members of all ages help distribute school uniforms and supplies to thousands of people in the first couple weeks of August. To sign up to help, or for more about our summer programs, please pick up a copy of the Sunday News
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist:
Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all)
Hymn 47, v. 1-4
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 4
The First Lesson Colossians 2:6-19 (seated) see page 4
Psalm 138 see page 5
The Gospel (standing) see page 5
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Luke 11:1-13
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Robin Hinkle
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form III
BCP 358
BCP 387
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360
The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all)
Hymn 711
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) BCP 361
Sanctus and Benedictus (sung by all) Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 304
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 365
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 366
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 613
Postlude
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All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of July 21, 2025
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Don Baty
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Len Bourland
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Carolyn Cochran
Jean Coleman
Carlos Cuellar
Kelley D’Antoni
Forest German
Jody Guenther
Josh Hight
Earle Hill
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
John Khoury
Danny Landeros
Frank Lauinger
Margaret Little
Kenneth Lindh
Jenna Long
Tom Luce
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
David Martin
Janie Meyer
Irene Moir
John Morelock
Jim Morris
Heather Nemec
Bob Paccone
Bob Paddock
Ed Pecker
Aaron Pritchard
Gerry Roberts
Alfred Smith
The Collect of the Day
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Lesson Colossians 2:6-19
As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. In him also you were circumcised with a spiritual circumcision, by putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of Christ; when you were buried with him in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in it. Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Do not let anyone disqualify you, insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, dwelling on visions, puffed up without cause by a human way of thinking, and not
holding fast to the head, from whom the whole body, nourished and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows with a growth that is from God.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 138
I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; * before the gods I will sing your praise.
I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, * because of your love and faithfulness; For you have glorified your Name * and your word above all things.
When I called, you answered me; * you increased my strength within me.
All the kings of the earth will praise you, O LORD, * when they have heard the words of your mouth. They will sing of the ways of the LORD, * that great is the glory of the LORD.
Though the LORD be high, he cares for the lowly; * he perceives the haughty from afar.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; * you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.
The LORD will make good his purpose for me; * O LORD, your love endures for ever; do not abandon the works of your hands.
The Gospel Luke 11:1-13
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we our-
Brad Smith
Dianne Smith
Archer Somodevilla
Samuel Springer
Fadi Suleiman
Byrd Teague
Bryan Ward
Sheri White
John Wieden
Mary Wolf
The preceding text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church.
This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
selves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.” And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’ And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs. So I say to you, ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
JULY 27
sunday at Saint Michael
FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m.
2nd floor of the Education Wing
9 AM Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Formation for All Ages
11 AM Contemporary Church
Adults
Faith in a Time of Tragedy
Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle | Room 201
The Communion of Saints Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens | Room 200
Lost & Found: A Study on the Three Parables of Luke 15 Led by Dr. Tim Smith | Room 203
Youth
Middle School
Youth Room A
High School
Youth Room B
Children
Summer Formation
4 years – 5th Grade | Room 209
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
Nursery is available in rooms 19 & 20 in the school’s hallway. Enter through the Chapel or the Sunday Education Wing entrance, which are marked on the map on the opposite page.