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Spring 2020 SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS RESOURCE GUIDE
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MAIN LEVEL WEST PARKING
5:30 PM (Saturday)
Candlelight Mass WEST ENTRANCE
SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL (SMC) Steps to
PARISH THEATER
7:30 AM HALL
Traditional Worship
SMC B
9 AM
Joy: A Children’s Service
COLGATE AVENUE
SMC
9 & 11 AM SAINT D
Traditional Worship MICHAEL NORTH
CHAPEL
CHURCH
11 AM
A C
PARKING
Contemporary Worship 1
PARISH HALL
5:30 PM
SOUTH
ENTRANCE
? NORTH
Evening Prayer & Eucharist ENTRANCE
SMC
8 PM
Choral Compline BISHOP MOORE
CHURCH CHAPEL NORTH
CHURCH PARKING
ADULTS
NURSERY & CHILDCARE
CHURCH ENTRANCE
VISITORS
DOUGLAS AVENUE
CHILDREN
YOUTH: HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH: MIDDLE SCHOOL Stairwell
7
Join the
2ND LEVEL YOUTH
CENTER
8
conversation!
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North
@smaadallas 4 3 Elevator
Stairwell
saintmichael.org 2
South Stairwell Stairwell
(214) 363-5471
Elevator
8011 Douglas Avenue 5 4 3 2
Dallas TX 75225
CHILDREN & YOUTH ADULT
SUNDAY CLASSES | 10 a.m. SUNDAY CLASS | 10 a.m.
1 AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD CHILDCARE OUR STORY
Room 7. Children may be dropped off for child-
A
In Saint Michael Chapel
care any time during 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., This program year, many of our adults
with Bible stories taking place during the 10 a.m. will continue their journey of forma-
formation hour. tion by engaging in “Our Story.” If
God’s Story, the Bible, represents the
2 CATECHESIS LEVEL I Scripture leg of the three legged stool
Ages 3-6 | Catechesis Atrium & Room 223 of Anglican Faith, then “Our Story”
See page 7 for description represents the Tradition leg (the third
leg, Reason, will be our focus the fol-
3 CATECHESIS LEVEL II lowing year with “My Story”). Read
Ages 6-9 | Room 221 & 222 more on page 33
See page 8 for description
B CLASS FOR PARENTS
In the Theater
4 WEAVING GOD’S PROMISES Parents of all ages are invited to join
Kindergarten - 1st Grade- Room 220
us each Sunday at 10 a.m. as we look
2nd Grade - 3rd Grade- Room 217
at a relevant topic for parents such
See page 7 for description
as: Social/ Emotional Development,
Storytelling, Technology, Healthy
5 BIG QUESTIONS WITH 4TH & 5TH GRADERS and Holy Sexuality, Family Traditions
4th- 5th Grade- Room 213
that Shape Us, and many more. Read
See page 7 for description
more on page 34
6 MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
6th-8th Grades | Youth Center Green Room
7 HIGH SCHOOLERS NURSERY, INFO & WELCOME
9th-12th Grade | Youth Center Orange Room AVAILABLE 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
C NEWBORN - 11 MONTHS
Room 8, Education Wing
ADDITIONAL YOUTH
SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
D 12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS OLD
Room 12, Education Wing
8 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (6th-8th Grade)
4:30-6:30 p.m. | YC Orange Room INFORMATION
?
Near South Entrance
MS/HS COMBINED WORSHIP
6 p.m. in the Youth Center (YC)
9 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (9th-12th Grade)
6-8 p.m. | YC Green Room
Visit our website at www.SaintMichael.org 3
The Rev. Dr. The Rev.
Christopher D. Girata Kenneth H. Brannon
Rector Vice Rector
The Rev. Dr. The Rev. The Rev.
Eric J. Liles Greg Pickens Robert A. Scott
Associate for Formation Associate for Pastoral Care Associate for Worship & Liturgy
Part-Time & Assisting Clergy
The Rev. The Rev.
Bob Johnston III Mary Lessmann
Associate for Contemporary Worship Associate for Spiritual Growth
The Rev. Canon The Rev. The Rev. The Rev. Dr. The Rev. Canon
Michael Harmuth Amy Heller Tim Kennedy Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer René Somodevilla
Sunday Assistants Pastoral Care Assistants
2020 VESTRY
SAINT MICHAEL STAFF Jay Lipscomb Senior Warden
Monica Awbrey Assistant Choirmaster John Ellerman Junior Warden
Rob Baber Director of Finance
Blair Oden Warden-at-Large
Ross Badgett Mgr of Electronic Communication
Julia Dietz Beckel Music Administrator Kathy Kelley Treasurer
Katherine Bowen Asst. to Pastoral Care Scott Wilson Chancellor
Dianne Boyd Asst. to Worship & Liturgy
Ginger Brown Clerk
Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector
Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Music
Kristen Burk Executive Asst. to the Vice Rector George Baldwin, Jane Greene, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone,
Robert Butler Assistant Director of Facilities Hallie Lawrence, Stacey Malcolmson, Steve McKenney,
Nozar Daryapayma Director of Facilities Richard D’Antoni, Louise Griffeth, John McFarland, Jr.,
Kathy Davis Sunday Morning Childcare Darrel Rice, Erica Sartain
Jill Delabano Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries
Hannah Fisher Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Life
Bonita Frederick Weekend Receptionist 2020 DIOCESAN DELEGATES
Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector Heather Lorch, J.C. Snead, Scott Wilson
Steven Haal Director of Communications David Greenblatt, Jerry Poglitsch, Susie Ryan
Patricia Hale-Siedler Youth Intern Michael Blachly, Mary Henderson, Kelly Nichols Reddell
Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship alternates:
Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Associate Director of Music & Organist Jack Rubarth (1), Blair Oden (2)
Travis Harvey Graphic Design & Production Tom Bowen (1), Jessica Clements (2), Mary Abrams (3)
Rev. Amy Heller Priest Associate for Worship Michael Reddell (1), David Henderson (2), Eric Gilmour(3)
Carol Hicks Child Care Coordinator
Diane Hollie Receptionist
Angelia Hunter Accountant
Madelyn Ivy Asst. Dir. of Children & Family Ministry 2020 FOUNDATION
Adam Jones AVL & Technology Manager
Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston III Associate for Contemporary Worship Officers Term Expires
Cheryl Kaschak Accountant To be elected Jan 2020, President
The Rev. Tim Kennedy Sunday Assistant To be elected Jan 2020, Treasurer
Elizabeth Keogh SMES Admissions & Community Relations Coord.
Tiffany LaMotte Director of Youth Ministry
Rev. Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth Trustees
Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles Associate for Formation Peggy Carr 2022
Chris Love Bookshop Manager Dare Gillette 2022
Caroline Marak Stewardship Manager David Martin 2022
Santos Martinez Sexton Tamara O’Connor 2022
Amy McMahan Executive Director of SMES
Stewart Thomas 2022
Christi Morrow Mission & Outreach Coordinator
Chase Monson Asst. Director of Youth Ministry Harriet Cousins 2024
Tricia Morris Director of SMES Larry Galvin 2024
Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care Alan Lassiter 2024
Colleen O’Hara Director of Operations Matthew Waller 2024
Darla Osterhaut Accountant
Tony Briggle 2026
Rev. Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care
Edgar Porras Sexton Katherine Blachly 2026
Owen Reid Organ Scholar Nita Clark 2026
Marco Reyes Sexton Joe Colonnetta 2026
Meredith Rose Executive Asst. to the Rector Eric Conner 2026
Monica Rosser Special Assistant to the Rector
Jonathan Ryan Director of Music & Organist
Elsa SanJuan Sexton Ex Officio
Rev. Robert A. Scott Associate for Worship & Liturgy The Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata, Rector
Dollie Smith Sexton Kathy Kelley, Saint Michael Treasurer
Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Priest Associate for Worship Anna Paccone, Vestry Representative
Celise Stephenson Database Manager, Parish Records
Tish Visinsky Director of Parish Life
Regan Wallace Director of Children & Family Ministries (CFM)
PRIEST ON CALL
If you have an urgent need to contact a
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FM 2931, Pilot Point TX 76258 Prayer Teams can pray with you during
Sunday morning services.
Children & Family Ministries (CFM)
“
Our CFM team provides families and children, ages 0-5th grade,
with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faith-
ful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming through-
out the year allows families to deepen their connection with God,
each other, and the Saint Michael community.
Regan Wallace
Director of Children & Family Ministries
rwallace@saintmichael.org
214.692.3020
Jill Delabano
Administrative Assistant
jdelabano@saintmichael.org
214.692.3031
Madelyn Ivy
Assistant Director of Children & Family Ministries
mivy@saintmichael.org
214.692.3052
Kathy Davis
Sunday Morning Childcare
kdavis@smesdallas.org
Carol Hicks
Child Care Coordinator
chicks@smesdallas.org
@SMAACFM
6 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020
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CHURCH EVENT CHILD CARE CATECHESIS OF THE NOW ULL,
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Child care is available at Saint Michael for GOOD SHEPHERD TING
!
church-sponsored activities. There is a two-fam- Level I: Ages 3 - 6 | Catechesis Atrium and
ily minimum and reservations must be made Room 223
two weeks prior to the event. To request Level II: Ages 6 - 9 | Rooms 221 and 222
childcare for an event, you can contact the event Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides
coordinator or designated contact person. faithful and practical lessons for children to
learn, not only about biblical teachings, but
For questions regarding extended child care, the specifics of the Episcopal church and
please contact Carol Hicks at the Christian faith. Tactile materials allow
chicks@smesdallas.org. children to directly interact with and ponder
each lesson individually.
SUNDAY CLASSES Both levels of our Catechesis of the Good Shep-
herd are currently full. Please contact Regan
JAN 5 - MAY 17
Wallace to be placed on the waitlist.
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
WEAVING GOD’S PROMISES
CHILD CARE Kindergarten-3rd Grade
Newborn- 5 years Kindergarten - 1st Grade | Room 220
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade | Room 217
Classrooms 7, 8 and 12
Sunday morning childcare is offered every In this engaging class, children will build
Sunday. Infants may be dropped off in room 8, upon their understanding of God and God’s
12 months to 2 year olds in room 12, and 3 - 5 promises to us through meaningful lessons
year olds in room 7. During their stay, children and hands-on time with the Bible. Using
will play games, sing songs, and, during the prayer, music, drama, art, games, and more,
formation hour at 10 a.m., hear an age-appro- this class is sure to engage your youngster in
priate Bible story. Children can be picked up their faith For more information, please contact
at any time. Our Sunday morning coordinator, Madelyn (see pg. 6).
Kathy Davis, and nursery staff look forward to
seeing your children on Sunday!
CLASS REGISTRATION for all of our Sunday formation classes is OPEN and can be
found at saintmichael.org/cfm. Class registration will remain open throughout the
year, but space is limited so sign-up today! Please consider volunteering to teach
as well. Our classes would not happen without YOU!
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES 7
BIG QUESTIONS WITH
4TH-5TH GRADERS Please note that Sunday morning class-
Room 213 es in the Spring for Children and Youth
will not meet on March 15, April 5, or
April 12. Our final day of classes will be
Does your 4th or 5th grader have BIG ques- May 17.
tions about God and their faith? Do they
wonder, “Why do Christians celebrate the
holidays that we do?” This year, we will be APRIL 5
answering all those curiosities and more! Our PALM SUNDAY:
4th-5th grade class will be packed with a va- DONUTS WITH THE
riety of creative videos, engaging games, and
DONKEY RECEPTION
challenging questions. Want to know more?
10 a.m. West Parking Lot Porte Cochere.
Please contact Regan (see pg. 6).
See full details page 15.
CFM EVENTS APRIL 10
GOOD FRIDAY: FOOT WASHING
LENT-IN-A-BAG AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
All are welcome to pick up a Lent-in-a-Bag Noon in Saint Michael Chapel
that can be used as a devotion or to spark con-
versation about the Lenten season. This year’s Continuing our final preparations for Easter,
items will even provide family devotions into join CFM for a kids-of-all-ages friendly foot-
the Easter season! Bags will be available for washing service (hand washing option is also
pick up at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake and offered) and Stations of the Cross (for kids!)
Gumbo Supper on February 25, Ash Wednes-
day services on February 26, and throughout The stations of the cross allow for us to follow
the church on Sunday, March 1. Want to in the footsteps of both Jesus and the people
know more? Please contact Regan (see pg. 6). who followed and loved him before His cru-
cifixion. While this can be a challenging jour-
FEBRUARY 26 ney follow and to understand, we hope that
FAMILY ASH WEDNESDAY through the interactive nature of the stations
SERVICE and the education at each station we are able
5 p.m. in the Church to bring understanding and more celebration
to the miracle of Christ’s resurrection.
Children, families, and adults of all ages and
energy levels are invited to receive ashes at this APRIL 12
special family friendly Ash Wednesday service. EASTER MORNING
The Joy service band led by Ashley Westgate CELEBRATION AND ACTIVITIES
and Justin Brooks will be featured. Don’t for- 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
get to pick up a Lent-in-a-Bag as well! Garden Cloister
Happy Easter! To celebrate, CFM invites
all for fun activities and fellowship in the
8 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020
Garden Cloister. Refreshments will be served
for children and parents alike! Further details
about this event coming soon!
SOLEMN COMMUNION CLASS
SUNDAYS, APRIL 26 & MAY 3 | MAY 10
Led by Rev. Mary Lessmann
For ages 6 - 8 + parents
10 a.m.
Solemn Communion is a class being offered
for intentional formation around Holy
Communion for children. On Sunday, May VACATION
10 (Mother’s Day), after the first two classes, BIBLE SCHOOL
participants will receive Solemn Commu-
nion during the 9 a.m. church service. This JUNE 8-12
class will coincide with our ongoing Class
for Parents. If interested in having your child
participate in Solemn Communion preparation,
contact Regan at rwallace@saintmichael.org.
JUNE 8-12
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2020
“WILDERNESS ESCAPE”
9 a.m. - noon
Registration begins Easter morning, April 12
We invite all children ages 4 (as of June 8,
2020) though upcoming 5th graders to join
us for an awesome week! This adventure
will help kids begin or deepen their faith by
exploring the wonder of God’s kingdom.
p l a n s n o w !
There will be crafts, Bible lessons, snacks, and
make
so much more! Registration will be open
Easter morning, April 12. We are currently
looking for VBS committee members and lots
of volunteers. To join the VBS team, contact
Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org.
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES 9
Youth Ministry
“
Ministering to all youth 6th-12th grades and their families,
we prioritize engaging youth weekly, to deepen their pas-
sion for Christ by building and strenthening community via
discipleship, education, and awesome events!
Tiffany LaMotte
Director of Youth Ministries
tlamotte@saintmichael.org
214.363.5471, ext. 270
Jill Delabano
Administrative Assistant
jdelabano@saintmichael.org
214.692.3031
Chase Monson
Assistant Director of Youth Ministries
cmonson@saintmichael.org
@chase.monson.9
@chasethomasmonson
@chasemonson8
214.692.3012
Patricia Hale-Siedler
Youth Intern
DON’T FORGET YOUTH GROUP!
Sundays in the Youth Center
Middle School 4 - 5 p.m. | High School 5:30 - 7 p.m.
@SMAAYOUTH
10 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020BOOK
All Sundays not listed will be normal Youth
Group unless it lands on a national holiday.
JANUARY 17-20
SKI TRIP TO WINTER PARK, CO
ED!
The times for Youth Group are listed below: Please pray for safety as our youth staff and
students embark on a super fun time shredding
4 – 5 p.m. Middle School down the mountain during our 2nd annual
5 – 5:30 p.m. Snacks for All Youth Ministry Ski Trip!
5:30 – 7 p.m. High School
FEBRUARY 3
>>>SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
YOUTH EVENTS NO YOUTH GROUP!
Contact Tiffany or Chase for more info!
FEBRUARY 9
JANUARY 7 YOUTH AT DAVE & BUSTERS
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SMALL 4-6 p.m.
GROUP RESUMES 9450 N Central Expy, Dallas, 75231
7 a.m. $30-$40
Taco Joint Preston Center No matter who’s ready for fun—
Bring money for breakfast there’s something for everyone and you
do NOT want to miss this! From Zombie
Catcher, Pac-Man, or Skee-Ball, to the newest
MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL
games in this Million Dollar Midway, every-
GROUP RESUMES one has a blast!
7:15 a.m.
Chick-Fil-A Hillcrest Village
FEBRUARY 23
Bring money for breakfast
YOUTH SERVE AT THE GATHERING
See details page 17
JANUARY 12
YOUTH GROUP SPRING MARCH 27-29
KICK-OFF!! YOUTH GLAMPING RETREAT AT
5-7 p.m. | Youth Center
BROKEN BOW LAKE
School is back in session after a wonderful
break and Youth Group is back in full force!
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship
for all youth in 6th-12th grades.
JANUARY 15
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
OPENS Register online beginning Feb 1
We will be releasing a Confirmation booklet saintmichael.org/youth
with all the information you will need early Join us for lots of wonderful fellowship as we
January. Stay tuned for more!
continued
To register: saintmichael.org/confirmation
YOUTH MINISTRIES 11explore ways of finding God in the beautiful will recognize your high school graduate at
nature around us! We will head to Broken the 11:00 a.m. service. A light reception in the
Bow Lake and stay in a cabin for the week- Parlor will follow the church service.
end. Be ready for hiking, activities on the
lake, and of course a s’more to two! MAY 17
END OF THE YEAR HARRY
APRIL 24-26 POTTER NIGHT!
GIRLS RETREAT WEEKEND 4-6 p.m.
Be on the look for more information for this More info to come very soon
retreat from Tiffany!
JULY 18-24
MAY 10 SUMMER MISSION TRIP FOR
SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY ALL YOUTH AT TSAILE, ARIZONA
11 a.m. NAVAJO NATION
Signup deadline May 1 Limited to the first 12 registrants. Stay tuned for
saintmichael.org/youth more info coming very soon!
We’re so excited to celebrate your senior! We
Pictured: Tsaile, AZ’reYou’re
invited.
invited.
Alpha is a chance to
explore life and the
phaChristian faith in a
friendly, open and in-
formal environment.
You are invited to Alpha!
Join us for a great meal
and conversation with
others who are exploring
life and faith; there are no
strings attached.
If you come, we won’t call
you after, write, or ask you to
pick up the check—the ball is
completely in your court.
What do you have to lose?
see full listing page 34
#TryAlpha Register at saintmichael.org/alphaParish Life
“
Throughout the year, Saint Michael hosts parish-wide
events designed for all ages. These annual events are
open to the community, so we encourage you to invite
your neighbors, coworkers, and friends to join us for the
fellowship and fun.
If you’re interested in baking, serving, setting up, or clean-
ing up, email Tish Visinsky and ask to be added to the
Parish Life volunteer list. We welcome helping hands of all
ages!
Tish Visinsky
Director of Parish Life
tvisinsky@saintmichael.org
214.363.5471, ext. 524
Hannah Fisher
Administrative Assistant
hfisher@saintmichael.org
214.692.3051
14 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 West Parking Lot & Field
Stay tuned for ticket info
PANCAKE & GUMBO SUPPER
Hosted by the Men of Saint Michael
Join the contemporary worship service as
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
they move outside for a special Mass on the
Tickets are $5 per person
Grass event!
(three and under eat FREE)
Afterwards, at Noon, the Parish Picnic will
This is an amazing time of great food, family
kick-off in the West Lot & Field, featuring
and friends—be sure to put this on your family
food by Hamburger Man Catering! Don’t
calendars now! Tickets available online, Sun-
forget the picnic is for everyone, and will also
day table sales (Feb 16 & 23), or reception.
include lots of fun activities for all the kiddos,
out on the fields & playground!
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
PALM SUNDAY: SUNDAY, MAY 17
DONUTS WITH THE LEMONADE IN THE SHADE
DONKEY RECEPTION 10 a.m. Reception (No Formation)
8:30 - 11 a.m. Garden Cloister
West Lot Porte-Cochere
Celebrate a wonderful year of formation and fel-
Join us for Donuts with the Donkey under lowship with lemonade in the shade. Pick up a
the West Parking Lot Porte-Cochere. There summer formation schedule, register your littles
will be refreshments, donkey photo-ops, and for VBS (info pg 9) and sign up to volunteer and
Palm Sunday activities for all ages. hear about our 75th anniversary plans.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
PIE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Reception
MASS Garden Cloister
ON THE Join us for a parish favorite: the Saint Michael
GRASSic
Annual Pie for the 4th of July celebration!
We’ll be serving over 50 pies
+picn baked by our parishioners
along with vanilla ice cream
and popcorn. Invite your
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 friends and neighbors and
MASS ON THE GRASS & join us for fellowship & patri-
PARISH PICNIC Everyone is invited! otic fun!
11 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP:
Outside on the large playing field
Noon – 2 p.m. PARISH PICNIC
PARISH LIFE 15Mission & Outreach
“
Following Matthew 25:35-36, we as Christians are called to
feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked,
shelter the homeless, care for the sick, and have compas-
sion for prisoners. At Saint Michael we embrace these
words as we seek to develop and sustain relationships with
our community based partners to serve our neighbors. Ul-
timately, our goal is to serve others in Christ’s name as we
enhance the spiritual life of Saint Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Church parishioners.
Christi Morrow
Mission & Outreach Coordinator
cmorrow@saintmichael.org
214.363.5471 ext. 231
TUE, FEBRUARY 4 - COOKING
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen
AUSTIN STREET CENTER WED, FEBRUARY 5 - SERVING
Each month, parishioners prepare and serve 6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center
a home cooked dinner to more than 400
people experiencing homelessness and staying TUE, MARCH 3 - COOKING
at Austin Street Center. On the Tuesday prior 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen
to the first Wednesday of each month, 12 to WED, MARCH 4 - SERVING
15 parishioners prepare a full-course home- 6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center
made meatloaf dinner. On Wednesday, the
food is delivered to Austin Street and later TUE, MARCH 31 -COOKING
that day, another 15 to 20 parishioners serve 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen
the dinner. Families are always welcome to WED, APRIL 1 - SERVING
volunteer. 6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center
16 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020TUE, MAY 5 - COOKING NORTH DALLAS
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall kitchen SHARED MINISTRIES
WED, MAY 6 - SERVING SMAA is 1 of 52 covenant congregations
6 - 8 p.m. at the Austin Street Center who have joined together to support NDSM
Cooking info: by providing food, clothing, medical care,
Randy Rekerdres, randy@rek-ins.com and emergency assistance. SMAA has 3
George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net parish food drives per year in the months of
February, July, and November. Volunteers
Serving info at Austin Street Center, 2929 are especially needed to interview clients
Hickory Street, Dallas when they arrive to determine their needs.
Dick and Rita Davis, rrdavis14@aol.com Full and half day shifts are available and train-
Volunteer at: saintmichael.org/austinstreet ing is provided.
THE GATHERING AT For more information, please contact Ruth
THANKS-GIVING SQUARE Ann Jansen at admin@ndsm.org or Dane
The Gathering was founded to build and Hardy. Ministry Leader: Dane Hardy
nurture a loving and compassionate faith danehardy@outlook.com
community where the housed and un-housed,
churched and unchurched gather together to JUBILEE PARK AND
seek healing, spiritual fulfillment, and Chris- COMMUNITY CENTER
tian community. Services are held every Sunday Through Saint Michael’s seven member Con-
at 1 p.m. in Thanks-Giving Square, downtown nection Team, 400 parishioners contributed
Dallas. Saint Michael parishioners cook and countless hours of time, energy, and money
serve a hot meal 6 times per year to those in to the wide array of opportunities at Jubilee
attendance. A member of our clergy celebrates Park. For more information, contact our
the Eucharist on the Sundays that we serve. Jubilinks Chair, Nancy Moore at
nancystahlamoore@yahoo.com. Spring
SAT, FEBRUARY 22 - COOKING events at Jubilee include:
9-11 a.m., Parish Hall kitchen
SUN, FEBRUARY 23 - SERVING SATURDAY, MARCH 7
1:00 in Thanks-Giving Square with worship MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA
led by Saint Michael clergy. Youth join. Noon – 2 p.m.
SAT, APRIL 25 - COOKING Join fellow women of Saint Michael at
9-11 a.m., Parish Hall kitchen this special event celebrating mothers and
SUN, APRIL 26 - SERVING daughters in Jubilee Park! The event includes
1:00 in Thanks-Giving Square with worship a lovely luncheon spread with crafts, nail
led by Saint Michael clergy painting, and a keynote speaker for women of
all generations. Volunteers are needed to help
Address and Info: 1627 Pacific Avenue, oversee activity stations, serve the food, and
Dallas. For more information contact Lane and
Corey Clark lanekclark@gmail.com
MISSION & OUTREACH 17help with decoration, set-up and breakdown. PROJECT MOSES
This year’s event will be chaired by Diana Project Moses is a mission founded by pa-
Newton, Melissa Hensarling, Christine Pad- rishioners to highlight the truths of human
dock and Christi Morrow. trafficking and share the Light of Christ with
its survivors. To support the mission, 3 areas
To volunteer, contact Diana Newton at of concentration have been established: for-
mdiana@me.com. mation/education, advocacy, and community
outreach which involves partnerships with
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 local agencies to address the needs of traffick-
WOSM DAY OF SERVICE ing survivors. Scheduled for 2020 are:
9 a.m. – Noon
see full listing page 45 • January is Human Trafficking Awareness
Month. Project Moses will lead an aware-
VNA MEALS ON WHEELS ness activity with the Episcopal Diocese
Saint Michael parishioners deliver nutritious, of Dallas parishes.
freshly prepared hot meals to 4,000 Dallas • Partnering with New Friends New Life,
County residents who are homebound and a local organization providing services
unable to access resources such as food banks for trafficking victims, we cook and serve
and grocery stores. SMAA volunteers drive meals for trafficking survivors and pro-
16 weekly routes during the year, delivering vide additional resources when needed.
meals and social support clients need to • Hosting monthly meetings for church
continue living independently. Parishioners members to learn, engage with agencies,
also donate and wrap toiletry items for the volunteer, and advocate for the rights of
holiday gift project and participate in special trafficking survivors.
holiday meal deliveries. Our VNA Meals on
Wheels ministry leaders are: Ruthie Garrett, Project Moses monthly meetings - January 8,
Janie Richard, and Byrd Teague. To become February 12, March 11, April 8 and May 13
a new volunteer, contact Christi Morrow at at 6 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room.
cmorrow@saintmichael.org.
For more information about monthly meetings
TUE, MARCH 31 and activities, please contact:
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Training Terry Demler, tsdemler@gmail.com
1 - 2 p.m. Mark Demler, mdemler@comcast.net
Parlor
COOKING & SERVING FOR
Join our ministry champions and the Vol- SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
unteer Director of VNA Meals on Wheels
to learn more about volunteering as a TUE, JANUARY 21 - COOKING
Meals on Wheels driver. Come learn more 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen
and see how you can help our homebound, WED, JANUARY 22 - SERVING
hungry neighbors. 5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life
18 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020support the counseling and interventions for
TUE, FEBRUARY 18 - COOKING identified at-risk families, to help them avoid
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen child abandonment and abuse. At both La
WED, FEBRUARY 19 - SERVING Villa, and Amistad For Families, the children
5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life and families receive the educational, medical,
spiritual and emotional support they need
TUE, MARCH 17 -COOKING to overcome their often traumatic past and
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen become healthy children and adults.
WED, MARCH 18 - SERVING
5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life Saint Michael and All Angels has been a sup-
porter of the Amistad Mission for decades.
TUE, APRIL 21 - COOKING Start building a relationship today! Become
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen a Prayer Friend with the children at La Villa.
WED, APRIL 22 - SERVING Questions or to sign up contact Terry Dem-
5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life ler, tsdemler@gmail.com. Be transformed
and become a part of our history! Contact
TUE, MAY 19 - COOKING the ministry leaders, Mark Demler and Kelly
5:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Kitchen Reddell for more information!
WED, MAY 20 - SERVING Mark Demler, mdemler@comcast.net and
5 - 7 p.m. at New Friends New Life Kelly Reddell, kellyreddell@att.net.
Volunteer Signup: FEBRUARY 8-15, 2020
BO
saintmichael.org/ProjectMoses MISSION TRIP: OK
For more information on cooking and serving: TELA, HONDURAS ED
Sheryl Wylie, sherylwylie@sbcglobal.net !
Please pray for our missioners!
Saint Michael missionaries are returning to
International Mission Tela February 8-15, 2020, partnering with
Espiritu Santo, the Episcopal Church and
Day School. Our group worked with local
AMISTAD (BOLIVIA) parishioners and senior class members to
Stay tuned: Registration coming late June!
provide over 350 children with fluoride treat-
The Amistad Mission provides more than
ments, toothpaste and toothbrushes, fitted
“housing” for the orphaned and abandoned
and distributed over 200 pairs of eyeglasses;
children of Cochabamba, Bolivia. We provide
served over 300 school lunches; and shared
a home and a bright future. Begun in 1989,
Bible stories through music, crafts, and laugh-
La Villa is Amistad’s campus where more
ter with more than 450 students.
than 70 children and youth—all abandoned,
abused or orphaned—receive the support
Ministry Leaders:
they need to rebuild their confidence and
George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net
find joy again. At Amistad For Families, we
Chris Schupp, cschupp@robertlynn.com
MISSION & OUTREACH 19SPECIAL PREMIER WOSM EVENT
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 HONDURAS THREADS
7 P.M. in the Church Honduras Threads supports embroidery
cooperatives in rural Honduran villages to
enable the women to earn money to help
themselves and their families. SMAA sup-
ports Honduras Threads by collecting fab-
ric donations and helping to market and
sell hand-embroidered items. In addition,
SMAA missionaries travel to Tegucigalpa
to work with the women in the five nearby
embroidery.
Ministry leader: M’Lou Bancroft at
mlou@hondurasthreads.org or
214-707-9560.
EASTERTIDE SERVICE
PROJECTS
The Mission and Outreach committee is
planning a second year of Eastertide ser-
vice opportunities for our parish. As we
celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ
as Easter People, we will answer the call to
serve. Please contact Christi Morrow if you
In 2036, Texas will celebrate its bicen-
tennial. What will Texas look like in wish to assist with planning or leading these
2036? Will Texas still lead the country in events.
economic growth? How do we prepare
our state for the challenges ahead, such
as pupulation growth, rising health care
costs, pollution, and the depletion of
natural resources?
Tom Luce founded TEXAS 2036 to frame
these challenges and look for solutions.
Join us for a powerful night of discovery
as the discussion turns to the state of our
State, with moderator Diana Newton.
saintmichael.org/2036
20 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020Ash Wednesday 2/26
Join us for one of our many service options as
we begin the season of Lent with penitence and
thoughtful remembrance of our morality. aim phone
camera here
Lenten Podcast Series
From our Saint Michael clergy! This short 5-7
minute weekday podcast during Lent will greatly
enhance your Lenten experience.
saintmichael.org/Lent
Holy Week 4 /5- 11
Holy Week at Saint Michael offers daily morning Eucharists,
special evening services beginning with the Monday 7 p.m.
“Women of the Passion, A Journey to the Cross” (Church). aim phone
Wednesday’s “Tenebrae” is a new service that will move camera here
and further your Holy Week journey.
Easter Day 4 /1 2
Join us in celebrating our risen Lord Jesus Christ! Join us Saturday evening
for The Great Vigil of Easter, or one of our Sunday services beginning at
sunrise. For a complete listing of Holy Week events, visit the link below.
saintmichael.org/Holyweek
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES 21Pastoral Care
“
Pastoral Care at Saint Michael consists of four large minis-
try segments: Cards, Phone Calls, Support, and Visitation.
Each of these areas is a specific endeavor to make meaning-
ful connections in the lives of our parishioners and guests.
The Rev. Greg Pickens
Associate for Pastoral Care
gpickens@saintmichael.org
214.692.3041
Katherine Bowen
Assistant for Pastoral Care Ministries
kbowen@saintmichael.org
214.692.3018
The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer
Priest Associate for Pastoral Care
hnussertelfer@aol.com
Terry Demler
Ministry Chair
tsdemler@gmail.com
Carolyn Barta
Communications Coordinator
carolynbarta2@gmail.comMISSION STATEMENT FOR PASTORAL CARE
“Our Pastoral Ministries love, support, and bless our parish family and friends by
caring for them through life’s joys and challenges.”
These 21 words represent who we are as members of Christ’s Body in this corner
of God’s Kingdom. As you look through this guide, please accept our invitation
to join us in serving God’s people. -Greg Pickens
ANGEL FOOD COOKS to stay in touch with the life of our parish.
Angel Food Cooks is a ministry made up A cadre of visitor Friends in Christ has been
of volunteers who are available to provide a formed and makes visits offering friendship
delicious meal to parishioners in need. Those and a listening ear to those they visit.
receiving the meals are individuals and fami- Gus Seeberger, gusseeberger@gmail.com
lies of Saint Michael and All Angels who may
be going through a challenging time due to a GOOD SHEPHERDS
recent hospitalization, ongoing illness, or the The Good Shepherd Ministry is made up of
birth of a child. If you are interested in being volunteers in each of the 101 neighborhoods
an Angel Food Cook, please contact one of into which our congregation is divided.
the co-leaders. Shepherds serve as liaison to the church for
Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org their neighborhood parishioners in times
or Gay Rekerdres, gayrek@sbcglobal.net of need or celebration and reach out to new
neighbors with a warm welcome. If you are
CARD MINISTRY interested in being a Good Shepherd, please
The Card Ministry, working with the Pas- contact one of the co-leaders.
toral Care office, stays in touch with parish- Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com or
ioners by sending cards of sympathy on the Anne Leary, anneleary@sbcglobal.net
deaths of loved ones and cards are sent to the
homebound in celebration of birthdays and
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
holidays. A greeting also goes to the precious
The Daily Intercessory Prayer Ministry offers
new arrivals of our Saint Michael families.
daily prayers from on-line prayer requests
Pat Moore, dwpjmoore@yahoo.com
(saintmichael.org/prayer-requests) or
Stephanie Ritter, smritter@mac.com
through the Pastoral Care Ministries office.
Sandra Hughes, sanpugh@yahoo.com
All prayer requests are kept in strict confi-
dence. Intercessors pray at home or in the
FRIENDS IN CHRIST Bishop Moore Chapel.
The Friends in Christ Ministry re-establish- Terry Demler, tsdemler@gmail.com
es ties with parishioners who, for various
reasons, are unable to attend church but wish
PASTORAL CARE 23LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS community. This fall, all are invited to attend
Lay Eucharistic Visitors are teams of trained the following meetings:
parishioners who take the bread and wine,
directly from the church altar to parishioners TUESDAY, APRIL 14
who cannot be in church. They are served in “Services and Resource Alternatives for
the hospital, at home, or in assisted living fa- Stephen Ministry Care Receivers” with Phil
cilities. This is a fulfilling ministry for people Ritter, COO of Meadows Mental Health
of all ages – single or married, and a bonding Policy Institute
experience for families serving together. 6:30 p.m., Coke Activities Room
Charlie Smith, jsmithcpa@earthlink.net
MONDAY, MAY 11
RECOVERY ADVOCATES “Common Legal Issues” with Hank Judin,
Recovery Advocates is made up of volunteers Criminal Law Attorney
who work to provide the spiritual, physical, 6:30 p.m., Coke Activities Room
and emotional well-being of those who expe-
rience substance abuse or other addictions. SUNDAY SERVICE PRAYER TEAM
Contact this ministry for any help in navigating Sunday Service Prayer Teams are dedicated
the recovery community. The Rev. Greg to the significance of prayer in the spiritual
Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org life. Team members serve by praying with
and on behalf of those presenting their prayer
STEPHEN MINISTRY requests for need, care, healing, and thanks-
A Stephen Minister is someone who will be giving, following the Eucharist at each service
with you while you are hurting. Your Stephen on Sunday mornings. Team members lift all
Minister will listen to you on a consistent prayer requests in confidence.
basis, will support you with prayer and will Joan Faubion, joan.faubion@sbcglobal.net
encourage you as you work through whatever Maria D’Antoni, maria@dantonipartners.com
trials you are facing. The Stephen Ministry
is made up of a dedicated group of men and TOUCH BASE PHONE MINISTRY
women who have received specialized train- Touch Base Phone Ministry is a voice at the
ing to accompany you, confidentially, on this other end of the telephone representing the
journey. If you have hit a ‘bump in the road’ parish of Saint Michael and All Angels, its
and could use the comfort of a confidential, clergy and staff. This caring voice checks in
listening friend, contact: Mary Kardell, on those who are homebound.
mary.kardell@sbcglobal.net Katy Davis, katyd_73120@yahoo.com
Pastoral Care Office: The Rev. Greg Pickens,
gpickens@saintmichael.org
The Stephen Ministry is offering to share
their professional speakers by opening up
select meetings that would be valuable to the
24 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020MEETINGS the disease of food addiction. FA is a program
based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anony-
mous. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
Rather, it is a fellowship of men and women
MEETS 1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS
who, through shared experience, support each
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
other in recovering from the disease of food
Chapel Conference Room
addiction. For more information contact,
This meeting is open to both men and women
who desire to stop drinking. The Rev. Greg Kristi Wilson at wilsonkristi@mac.com
Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org
PARISH NURSE MINISTRY
CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
MEETS EVERY MONDAY Led by Dianne Boyd, RN
Led by Gayl Braymer 9:30 - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nurse’s Station, South Entrance
Parlor The Saint Michael Parish Nurse Ministry is
Care Givers Support Group provides support made up of professional Registered Nurses
to those who have the responsibility of caring from our parish. Among other services, the
for a loved one. Our mission is to make Parish Nurses maintain a station in the South
resources available for all members who are Entrance on the third Sunday of each month,
in the role of care giving. Enrollment and ques- taking blood pressures and providing infor-
tions: Gayl Braymer, gaylbraymer@gmail.com mation regarding the focus of health aware-
ness for the month.
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY Monthly Focus Schedule for Spring 2020:
Led by Shannon Callewart JANUARY 19—Nutrition and Fitness
10 - 10:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 16—Healthy Heart Month
Bishop Moore Chapel MARCH 15—Women’s Health Month
Participants meet to engage in Centering MARCH 29—Blood Drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Prayer. Come and sit in silence and simply APRIL 19—Women’s Health Month
wait on God who remains always with us but MAY 17—Skin Cancer/Sunscreen Awareness
is often not sensed nor heard because of our Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org
noisy and busy lives. Join us and learn how
to rest in God. For enrollment and questions: PRAYING OUR GOODBYES
Shannon Callewart, scallewart@tx.rr.com MEETS ON THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF
THE MONTH
Led by The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY
10 - 11:30 a.m.
ANONYMOUS (FA)
Parlor
THURSDAYS
Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief
7 to 8:30 p.m.
support ministry that addresses grief of any
Room 106 (next to the Theater)
kind--such as a death, a job loss, a business, a
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
is a support group for people recovering from
PASTORAL CARE 25home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the
book, Praying Our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp, DAILY – Candle Prayer for Vibrant Faith
The Rev. Dr. Nusser-Telfer, helps those in & Prayer Life of Parish, 7 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.,
attendance examine their grief and recognize Bishop Moore Chapel
it. All are losses that we grieve and we must WEEKLY – Choral Compline Candlelight
grieve in order to recognize that loss. Nuss- Prayer, 8 p.m. Sundays, January - May
er-Telfer tells us “that for humans to shorten
QUARTERLY – Sunday Speaker/Lunch,
or circumvent the grieving process is to invite
12:15 – 1:30 p.m., Coke Activities Room*
illness and even severe depression.”
RSVP and Questions: The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude
Meetings and trainings are for the benefit of our
Nusser-Telfer, hnussertelfer@aol.com
various prayer ministries, but the invitation
is always open to all in the church. Sunday
PRAYER SHAWL
Speaker/Lunch: To Inspire, To Grow,
KNITTING MINISTRY To Change
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
Led by Byrd Teague SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, “Get to Know Our
1 - 3 p.m. Vice Rector and Family” with The Rev. Ken
Drake Room and Rachel Brannon
To date, over 2500 prayer shawls have been
knitted and distributed by the Saint Michael SUNDAY, MARCH 15 “Empowerment of a
Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry, extending Searching Heart” with The Rev. Josh Acton,
the love of our parish to those who are hurt- Director of International Order of St. Luke.
ing or ill. Each of these shawls is tagged with FRIDAY, MARCH 27 “Empowerment
a label that identifies it as being knit with love Through Stillness” Rules for Discernment &
at Saint Michael and a healing prayer is add- Intercession. Br. Lucas Hall & Br. Luke Dite-
ed. Each shawl is blessed by the clergy and by wig, SSJE, Annual Prayer Retreat, 4 – 5:30
the entire congregation prior to distribution. p.m. Coke Activities Room.
Join us for camaraderie, prayers, and the joy THURSDAY, MAY 14 12th Annual Cajun
of knitting a message of love. Byrd Teague, Crawfish & Shrimp Boil with all the fixings!
Byrd.Teague44@gmail.com Garden Cloister 6 – 7:30 p.m.
*$10 for lunch reservations, by noon on Thurs-
PRAYER MINISTRY day prior. RSVP and Questions: Joan Faubion,
“Prayer: A Conversation With God”
joan.faubion@sbcglobal.net
Praying is communicating with God. When
Maria D’Antoni, maria@dantonipartners.com
the road of life gets steep, prayer gives us trac-
tion. At Saint Michael and All Angels there
WOMEN’S CANCER
are prayer ministries to meet every need. The
Prayer Ministry includes the Sunday Service SUPPORT GROUP
Prayer Teams, the Daily Intercessory Prayer MEETS EVERY MONDAY
Ministry, the Centering Prayer Group, and Led by Sue Patton and Charlie Stobaugh
the Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry. 1:45 - 3 p.m.
Parlor
26 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a DIVORCING . . . A DIFFERENT
long-term support system for information, KIND OF LOSS
referrals, feedback, and a feeling of safety, Stay tuned for more details
shared by other women who have experienced Registration required, $125
cancer and from those who are in the fight
right now. A licensed professional counselor Divorce is common in our society, so com-
meets with the group weekly. mon perhaps that we might not acknowledge
Sue Patton, patton@sbcglobal.net or how a personal crisis it is. Divorce disrupts
Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net our homes and families, our valued friend-
ships, our emotional and financial health.
EVENTS Divorce is a spiritual crisis, too. It evokes so
many intense and difficult emotions – grief
and hurt, anger and shame, guilt and relief –
PREMARRIAGE COUNSELING
especially the guilt that comes when relief is
SUNDAYS: JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 2,
felt. Saint Michael will offer a safe and honest
APRIL 19, 26, MAY 3, 10
place for learning, healing, and support.
10 - 11 a.m.
Attendance, preparation, confidentiality,
Chapel Conference Room
and prayerfulness are the “requirements” for
This series is offered during the Sunday
this clergy-led group. For information, please
School hour to prepare couples for marriage
contact Katherine Bowen,
and their life together. Registration: Assis-
kbowen@saintmichael.org.
tant for Liturgy and Worship, Dianne Boyd,
dboyd@saintmichael.org to go over the de-
tails of scheduling a wedding at Saint Michael SPRING BLOOD DRIVE
and All Angels. SUNDAY, MARCH 29
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
West Library
6-WEEK GRIEF WORKSHOP:
The Parish Nurse Ministry, with the Ameri-
“COMFORT AND HOPE FOR THE can Red Cross, will sponsor our Spring Blood
JOURNEY OF GRIEF” Drive. Currently Dallas is facing a severe
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 15-MAY 20 blood shortage and needs blood donors to
Led by Regina Hunt of Faith and give to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care
Grief Ministries for patients. Driver’s license or ARC card/app
6 - 8 p.m. required to donate.
Parlor To reserve a time: Dianne Boyd, RN,
Participate in a supportive community, learn dboyd@saintmichael.org
ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that
bring comfort. There is no fee for this offering.
Please register by Tuesday, April 14.
Registration and questions: Katherine Bowen,
kbowen@saintmichael.org or
faithandgrief.org
PASTORAL CARE 27Formation & Adult Classes
“
Adult Formation focuses on providing opportunities for
the continuous growth of Christian education. Through-
out the year, weekly classes, study groups, quiet days,
and lecture series are offered to our congregation and
the community, giving adults the chance to broaden their
knowledge of faith.
The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles
Associate for Formation
eliles@saintmichael.org
214.692.3030
Hannah Fisher
Administrative Assistant
hfisher@saintmichael.org
214.692.3051
28 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020MONDAYS WOMEN-WORD-WORK
Led by Mary Lessmann
UNENDING CONVERSATION 2ND & 4TH MONDAY / MONTH
7 - 8:15 p.m.
GROUP
Chapel Conference Room
Led by Linda Westerburg and Nancy West
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Are you a working woman? Are you craving
Coke Activities Room
spiritual connection, but know you can’t
commit to one more thing? Then this is the
A class of inquisitive women seeking to learn
perfect group for you! Drop in when you
more about their faith, emerging church
can as we share fellowship, snacks, study and
ideas, and new ways of looking at Christiani-
prayer. Books are chosen by the group during
ty. Members of the group lead discussions of
the year. Bring a friend and join us. There
selected books and videos.
is no preparation. This group meets all 12
months of the year.
ENNEAGRAM ENCORE…
THE CONTINUING JOURNEY
Led by Mary Ann Webster TUESDAYS
3RD MONDAY / MONTH
6:30 - 8 p.m. or EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM)
3RD TUESDAY / MONTH Led by Elizabeth Lang
1 - 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - noon or 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.
Parlor Drake Room
Registration required. $365 tuition/year.
The 120+ graduates of the 12 week course on
the Enneagram will now have the opportuni- “EfM” is a program for adult christian
ty to come together to share their experiences education that combines study of scriptures,
of living into their unique way of being in christian history, and theology with a focus on
the world with one another. These gatherings ordinary experience in order to discern God’s
which will be offered monthly both in the presence in one’s life. The program comes from
daytime and evenings beginning in October the Episcopal Seminary at Sewanee and has be-
and continue through May. We will build on come famous for educating adults to see God
the knowledge gained discussing in greater acting through their lives as well as developing
depth what it means to be in the heart, head, knowledge of scripture and theology.
or gut triad to how we are progressing in deal-
ing with the numbers we go to for security Partial scholarships are available. Class atten-
or in stress and so many other facets of using dance is weekly for 9 months. There are two
enneagram knowledge to grow more into the available openings in the morning class and one
person God created us to be. Let’s come back in the evening class. Enrollment and questions:
together to continue the journey! Elizabeth Lang at 682-429-3360 or email
langelizabeth66@gmail.com,
FORMATION & ADULT CLASSES 29BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS
Led by Peggy Carr
11 a.m - noon MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL
Coke Activities Room Led by Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, Eric Gilmour
JANUARY 15 - MARCH 11
Women of all ages are invited to attend as 7 - 8 a.m.
we study different books of the Bible, share 9-week book study
strengths and weaknesses, and make friends.
We recommend 30-40 minutes of prepara- Enjoy coffee, breakfast, and fellowship
tion for each class. with the Men of Saint Michael as we read,
Wisdom, Life’s Great Treasure by Richard E.
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY Simmons III, and discuss the pursuit of true
Led by Mary Lessmann wisdom in this journey we call life.
2 - 3 p.m.
Coke Activities Room MEN’S RCL BIBLE STUDY
Led by Andy McCarthy
In this group we enter our study of the Bible 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.
with a view toward reflecting on how scrip- Chapel Conference Room
ture is speaking into our lives, ever changing
as they are. While the group is comprised pri- Each week we go through the readings for
marily of women in the ‘empty nester’ phase the upcoming Sunday and rich discussion
of life, all women are welcome. follows.
SAINT MICHAEL READER’S IMAGING THE WORD
BOOK CLUB BIBLE STUDY
Led by Ann Mills Led by Karen Wiley
1ST TUESDAY / MONTH 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
7 - 8 p.m. Chapel Conference Room
Parlor
Everyone is welcome to a discussion of great The Bible and the arts are inherently and
books. The spring reading list is as follows: historically linked. Since the 4th century in
FEB 4 The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the the Christian era, congregations have been
Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West guided by the lectionary’s imaginative and
by David McCullough disciplined journey through the Bible. Using
MAR 3 The Woman of No Importance: The these readings, the liturgy, music, colors,
Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped movements, and celebrations of the church
Win World War II by Sonia Purnell year, the Bible and the arts are brought to-
APR 7 The Tattooist of Auschwitz by gether in a significant way. Imaging the Word
Heather Morris is a resource providing visual arts, music,
MAY 5 The Dutch House by Ann Patchett photography, prose, poetry, prayers, and com-
JUN 2 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott mentary based on each Sunday’s lectionary
readings. The class is open to everyone anytime.
30 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020JANUARY APRIL
5 | Crusades Part 1 5 | No Class (Palm Sunday)
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
12 | No Class (Easter Day)
12 | Crusades Part 2
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata 19 | Spiritual Community, Christian
Nationalism, & The American Revolution
19 | St. Francis & St. Clair Dr. Kate Carté
Dr. Elizabeth Lang
26 | Episcopal Beginnings
26 | Dante: Medieval Christianity The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles
Dr. Bianca Lopez
MAY
FEBRUARY
3 | 20th Century Art: The
2 | Religious Art Protestant Century
The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles The Rev. Gregory D. Pickens
9 | Reformation 10 | 20th Century: Wars,
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Vatican And Pentecostalism
16 | English Reformation The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
17 | Finish Line Celebration
23 | Pilgrimage On The Camino
The Rev. Mary Lessmann And Panel
MARCH
1 | No Class (Annual Parish Mtg)
8 | Anglican Poetry
The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles
15 | No Class (Spring Break)
22 | Christian Mystics: Embracing For questions or more information,
Vulnerability please email eliles@saintmichael.org
Dr. Chad Pevateaux or call 214.363.5471
29 | SSJE: Contemporary Monasticism saintmichael.org/ourstory
SSJE Br. LukeRECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY each week to enable participants to familiar-
Led by Chris Girata ize themselves with the material. On a rotat-
10:30 -11:30 a.m. ing basis, participants facilitate discussion by
Saint Michael Chapel studying the lessons and reviewing available
See ad page 36 information on the subject. Following the
session, those participants who have time to
ENNEAGRAM do so move on to the Flying Fish nearby in
Led by Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster Preston Center for breakfast.
FEBRUARY 19 - MAY 6
1 - 2:30 p.m. A MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Coke Activities Room Led by Phil Ritter
$30 dollars for class workbook 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Scholarships available Chapel Conference Room
Questions: Phil Ritter at pjritter@mac.com
The Enneagram is a personality assessment
tool that helps us learn more about our- Participants are welcome but not required to
selves so that we might learn more about attend 7 a.m. services in the Bishop Moore
how we are in a relationship with God and Chapel. This Bible study is based on the
with the people most important to us. Mary Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday,
Ann Webster and The Rev. Mary Lessmann meets throughout the year, and advance
facilitate this class which utilizes the DVD preparation is not required. There are no
curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an interna- attendance expectations other than to come
tionally recognized Enneagram master and a when you can as often as you are able. The
very entertaining presenter. For questions and group is led by lay members of the group and
enrollment email Mary Lessmann at occasionally clergy.
mlessmann@saintmichael.org
MEN’S FREE-FORM STUDY
Led by Ross Vick
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
THURSDAYS Power Library
MEN’S LECTIONARY Bible study exploring Luke and spirit inspired
BIBLE STUDY questions of faith. Newcomers welcome,
Led by David Loomis bring your favorite Bible translation.
7 - 8 a.m.
Drake Room BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
9 - 10:30 a.m. (Beginning Jan. 9)
This men’s group meets to discuss the lessons Saint Michael Chapel
for the current week from the Lectionary, For questions please contact Debbie Epper-
exploring ways in which the passages speak to son at debbie.epperson.bsf@gmail.com
everyday life and our own spiritual journey.
Lessons and commentary are emailed early Bible Study Fellowship, an in-depth study
32 SAINT MICHAEL RESOURCE GUIDE | SPRING 2020 that helps people know God and equips themto effectively serve the Church, will continue POETRY & FAITH
their satellite study at the Saint Michael cam- Led by Richard Kilgore
pus starting back again on January 9, 2020. 2ND THURSDAY /MONTH
The study will be on the book of Acts and the 7 - 8:30 p.m.
letters of the Apostles. Parlor
For more information or questions: Richard
COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY Kilgore at richard.kilgore@gmail.com
Led by Elizabeth Lang
9:15-10:30 a.m. The Poetry & Faith group explores important
Drake Room Christian poetry, primarily of the 19th, 20th,
and 21st centuries. The group meets monthly
This is a Bible study group for women of and is open to all Saint Michael members and
all ages who wish to develop spiritually and their friends.
intellectually and to experience fellowship.
While no preparation is required, we pay
careful attention to the Bible.This autumn’s
theme is “Fashion in the Bible.” The Bible is
UPCOMING EVENTS
no fashion magazine, so when what someone
wears is mentioned, it is significant. We’ll start OUR STORY
in Genesis with God’s dressing Adam and SUNDAYS 10 A.M.
Eve with more substantial clothing than their Saint Michael Chapel
inadequate fig leaves and end with the Revela-
tion to John in which there are white garments During the 2018-19 program year, Chris-
“washed clean in the blood of the Lamb.” tian formation for all ages at Saint Michael
had the opportunity to learn the arch of
the biblical narrative through “God’s Sto-
LECTIO DIVINA
ry.” This program year, many of our adults
Led by Elizabeth Lang & Nancy Somodevilla
will continue their journey of formation by
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 27 - APRIL 2
engaging in “Our Story”. If God’s Story, the
2 - 3 p.m.
Bible, represents the Scripture leg of the three
Chapel Conference Room
legged stool of Anglican Faith, then Our Sto-
ry represents the Tradition leg (the third leg,
We spend the first 20 minutes on center-
Reason, will be our focus the following year
ing prayer and the remaining time is spent
with “My Story”). Our Story is the narrative
meditating, and focused on scripture, poetry,
of how our theology and history have shaped
prose, a painting - something that will move
us as followers of Jesus since biblical times.
us closer to the Holy and to each other. Come
Most Sundays, during the 10 a.m. formation
share with us an hour of quiet reflection.
hour, this class will be led by our clergy, lay
leaders and many other experts in Christian
History and Theology, from SMU, Perkins,
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