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The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
March 2015
Standing in the Gap and Building
Bridges
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Distinguished
Lecture Series
The Rt. Rev.
Michael Curry
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Lenten
Evensong
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Lenten
Evensong
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Faith and
Grief
Luncheon
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Lenten
Evensong
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Lenten
Evensong
Palm Sunday
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During the first two months of 2015 the news has
not been good. The January 7 attack at Charlie
Hebdo’s office in Paris not only targeted those who
lampoon various groups, including Islam, but in the
gruesome slaughter terrorists
also murdered police officers
and a maintenance worker.
In the same week, at a kosher
grocery store, also in Paris,
Jews were the main target.
One week later, Palestinian
teens who were throwing
rocks in protest over the
continuing land-confiscation in East Jerusalem were
gunned down by Israeli soldiers. And, if that’s not
enough, ISIS, “The Islamic State” radical Islamic
group, continues to bring terror to several places in
the Middle East, most recently in Libya when they
beheaded twenty-one Coptic Christians.
Annual Parish Meeting Picks New
Vestry, Reviews Finances, Gets
Campus Plan Report
The agenda was full as members gathered Sunday,
February 22 for the Annual Parish Meeting.
Five new Vestry members were elected to three
year terms ending in 2018, and for the first time
delegates to the Diocesan Convention were named
to staggered terms. The Treasurer, Stewardship
Chairs, and the Foundation reported on the state
of Saint Michael’s finances, and the campus plan
committee presented its initial report following
the all-parish survey conducted late last year. The
campus plan committee’s report will be covered in
another publication and online. For details about
the Annual Meeting go to pages 4 and 5.
The 2014 Annual Report is available online at www.
saintmichael.org or print copies are available at
several locations in the church.
Leaders among the three major world religions have
lent moral backing to both non-violent, reconciling
actions, and to military action against these most
egregious acts. There have been several anti-Islam
marches, including many moderate Islamic groups
staging their own protests against the radicalization
of their religion, and several Christian pacifist groups
have struggled to suggest convincing alternatives at
a time when proclaiming non-violence can seem
naive, even heartless.
At the same time, we have witnessed our own
nagging national issues: continuing tensions
between the African-American community and
several police departments, the lack of civil discourse
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Fill at least one grocery bag during March and bring it
to the South Lanai. A list of needed items is available
at several locations throughout the church. Financial
contributions are just as valuable. Make checks
payable to North Dallas Shared Ministries and bring
to the South Lanai receptionist.
Lent at Saint Michael
Lenten Dinner and Evensong
5:30 Dinner in the Coke Activities Room
6:30 Evensong in the Church
Wednesday, March 4
The Rev. Gary Jones, Rector
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia
Mercy in the Age of Instagram
Exodus 33:12-33
Wednesday, March 11
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne
Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church (retired)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Rich in Mercy
Ephesians 2: 1-2a, 3-10
Wednesday, March 18
The Rt. Rev. Scott A. Benhase
Bishop of Georgia
Oh Mercy: Bob Dylan Tells Us
Everything is Broken
Matthew 9:0-13
Wednesday, March 25
The Very Rev.
Katherine Moorehead
Dean, St. John’s Cathedral
Jacksonville, Florida
Mary Magdalene and
Her Demons
Luke 8:1-3
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Room for Something to Begin
Music for Lent
The Saint Michael Formation Team has created a soundtrack
of songs for the Lenten
season. To listen or
download go to www.
saintmichael.org/
songsforlent. CDs are
available at convenient
locations throughout
the church. Take one for the car. Take one for a friend.
For Youth
Grades 6 -12th
and Parents
Explore how the
journey to Easter is
more than fasting. We
meet at a friend’s home
on Wednesday’s during
Lent where we’ll enjoy a simple dinner, guitar music,
fellowship, a great message, and Eucharist.
March 4
Claire and Larry Hagenbuch
4309 Larchmont
March 18
Christina and Jason Lindwall
3800 Purdue
March 25
Christi and Cory Morrow
4334 Manning Lane
Holy Week and Easter at Saint Michael
March 30 - Monday
7:00 am Eucharist ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
6:00 pm Eucharist ~ Saint Michael Chapel
March 31 - Tuesday
7:00 am Eucharist ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
6:00 pm Eucharist ~ Saint Michael Chapel
April 4 - Holy Saturday
8:30 am Holy Saturday Liturgy ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
4:00 pm Baptism ~ Church
5:30 pm Candlelight Mass Vigil ~ Saint Michael Chapel
8:00 pm Easter Vigil ~ Church with Incense
9:30 pm Easter Vigil Reception ~ Parlor
April 1 -Wednesday
7:00 am Eucharist ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
10:00 am Healing Service ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
6:00 pm Eucharist ~ Saint Michael Chapel
Liturgy of the Nails
April 2 - Maundy Thursday
7:00 am Eucharist ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
5:30 pm Family Maundy Thursday Service ~ Theater
7:00 pm Eucharist, Foot Washing & Stripping of the Altar
~ Church
9:00 pm - 7:00 am.~ Night Watch ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
April 3 - Good Friday
7:00 am Good Friday Liturgy ~ Bishop Moore Chapel
10:00 am Good Friday Workshop for Families
11:00 am Choral Stations of the Cross ~ Church
12:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy ~ Church
5:30 pm Family Good Friday Liturgy ~ Theater
6:00 pm Choral Good Friday Liturgy ~ Church
April 5 - Easter Sunday
6:00 am Sunrise Service ~ Garden Cloister
7:30 am Eucharist Rite I ~ Saint Michael Chapel
9:00 am Eucharist Rite II ~ Church with Incense
9:00 am Discovery Mass ~ Saint Michael Chapel
9:00 am Joy Mass ~ Parish Hall
11:00 am Eucharist Rite I ~ Church with Incense
11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II ~ Saint Michael Chapel
11:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration ~ Theater
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist ~ Saint Michael
Chapel
Stations of the Cross
Fridays
(during Lent)
6:00 p.m.
Church
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Annual Parish Meeting
New Vestry Members Elected, Officers Named
Five
new
Vestry
members and Diocesan
convention delegates
were elected at the
Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, February 22.
The newly elected
Vestry members, who
will serve three year
terms expiring in 2018
are:
Senior Warden
Matt Waller
Junior Warden
Kathy Jenevein
Eric Conner
Treasurer
Grady Schleier
Mark Demler
Chancellor Charlie Sartain
The Vestry named the following to serve as Assistant
Chancellors: Dianna Bowen, Arnold Spencer, and Grant
Wood.
Kathy Kelley
J.C. Snead Clerk
Margaret Spellings
Margaret Spellings
At its first meeting
following the Annual
Meeting the Vestry
elected the following
officers for 2015-2016:
It named the following to serve as Assistant Treasurers:
Bill Felder, John Gorman, Barry Hancock, Kathy Kelley,
Andy McRoberts, and Jim Smith.
Convention Delegates Elected to Staggered Terms
Delegates and alternates who will represent Saint Michael
and All Angels at Diocesan Conventions over the next three
years were elected to staggered tenures at the Annual Parish
Meeting Sunday, February 22. It is the first time the delegates
will serve multiple year terms.
Elected to serve a one-year term expiring in February,
2016 are Delegates: Ralph Cousins, Bill Johnson, Phil Ritter.
Alternates: Chuck Stewart, Liz Oliphant, Bill McGannon.
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Elected to serve a two year term expiring in February,
2017 are Delegates: Marla Briggle, Cliff Miercort, Van
Sheets. Alternates: Plack Carr, Robert Smith, Paul Talbot.
Elected to serve a three year term expiring in Februaray,
2018 are Delegates: Robert Buchanan, Jr., Charles (Charlie)
Sartain, Donell Wiggins. Alternates: James Wiley, James
Kerr, Jr., Blake
Annual Parish Meeting
Church Finances and Stewardship In Good Shape
The church’s budget for 2015 is $5,217,000, which is 4.7%
larger than last year. It is highlighted by increased spending
in most ministry areas, a “small increase” in clergy and
staff compensation, and a significant allocation of funds to
address critical maintenance issues in our facilities.
In the words of our Treasurer Grady Schleier, “Our
finances are sound and our cash reserves are adequate.”
Our Stewardship chairs, Rosser and Mary Newton, said,
“Our parish collectively pledged more than $5.2 million to
support our ministries in 2015, which is the most pledged in
the past ten years.”
The Saint Michael and All Angels Foundation reported that
at the end of the year it had $3,528,369 in funds designed
to specific purposes, and $2,098,455 in undesignated funds.
During 2014 the Foundation made grants of $141,000 to
Saint Michael’s Early Childhood Ministry, clergy housing,
Music Ministry, Saint Michael’s Farmers Market, Cuba
mission outreach, and the Saint Michael Preschool.
At the Annual Parish Meeting, the Newton’s reported that
not since 2008 has parishioners pledging exceeded $5
million, and approximately 45% of our members made
pledges, a 6% increase over last year. The Rector, Bob
Dannals, commented, “This is a banner period in the life of
our congregation – we have returned to and surpassed the
level of giving of the top year 2008.”
The Treasurer reported that the church “effectively achieved
a breakeven” in 2014 with a deficit of just $4,493. Schleier
said that the church directly spent $1.8 million last year on
Outreach, but noted that more than $650,000 additionally
goes to outreach projects from the Women of Saint Michael,
and special offerings. The value of the time, talent, and
treasure donated by parishioners “is priceless,” he said.
2015 Budget
2014
(In 000's)
Budget
Actual Variance
2015
% of 2014
Budget
Budget
$ 5,808
$ 5,655
$ 6,070
5%
825
825
852
3%
Revenue Available
4,983
4,830
(153)
5,218
5%
Operating Expense
4,977
4,835
142
5,217
5%
Operating Revenue
Outreach
Net Surplus
$
6
$
(5)
$ (153)
-
(11)
$
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Vicars Thoughts
Important Updates in Children and Youth Ministry
I have always hated it when folks say that we need to take
care of our children and youth because they are the future
of the church. Don’t get me wrong, I understand what they
are saying. The better way to say it is this: “The youth and
children are our church.” They are not
the future because they are the now
of the church in the same way that
every other member of every age is
part of this community. We need to
work to meet their needs now so that
they know we will work to meet their
needs in the future as well. For me, as
a past youth minister and someone passionate about these
ministries, the how do we care for our children and youth
are critical to focus on. With that in mind, the Children and
Family Ministry Staff and the Youth Staff have been hard at
work on several big changes in the new year.
Children and Family Ministry
After looking at the many different programs that Children
and Family Ministry oversee, we have discovered that some
change is needed to improve our programs. First of all,
we reviewed the Noah’s Ark Room, which was available to
parents needing childcare during meetings at the church or
while they volunteered. We had two full-time staff for this
room. However, we discovered that an average of only 4-5
children a week, often for only an hour or two, used this
program. We were paying for two staff with salaries and
benefits to stay in a room that was often empty. After much
discussion, we decided to end this program at the end of
May and allow the Saint Michael Preschool to use the space
to provide another classroom for its program, which has a
waiting list of almost 60 children.
We also discovered in this process that our Sunday School
childcare workers and our afterhours childcare workers were
vastly underpaid. In studying the pay standards for childcare
in the Park Cities area, we found that we were underpaying
by almost 70%. Thanks to your generosity in pledging this
year, we were able to address this gap and invest in the needs
of our families and children now.
I want to publicly thank Emily Given and Ellen Talley for
their work and extra effort in these areas to improve the care
for our children. Not everyone is willing to make changes,
especially when it means that real estate and employees are
involved. Their desire to serve our children was evident as
they proved to be advocates for the best care possible for all
of our children.
Youth Ministry
Andy Sahl’s departure as Director of Youth Ministry has
caused some concern among our youth and parents. To
clarify matters, earlier this year we made the difficult choice
to move our Youth program in a new direction, and had
offered Andy the opportunity to finish the school year with
our youth and conclude his ministry in May. However,
Andy decided to leave sooner, asking on a Wednesday to end
his association with Saint Michael the following Sunday. We
wish we had more time to say goodbye, but Andy’s ministry
among us is to be celebrated, and we wish him well in his
work and ministry ahead.
Moving forward, we are working with Ministry Architects to
evaluate our entire program. Ministry Architects is and has
been a premiere consulting organization for over 15 years
in youth ministry. They will come to Saint Michael March
28-30 to first evaluate our program from top to bottom.
They will review our staffing plans and job descriptions, the
overall organization and offerings of our youth department,
the church’s support and investment in these areas, and the
involvement of parents and families in youth ministry. In
other words, they plan to look at every single person involved
in Youth Ministry and help us understand what we are doing
well and what we need to improve. I know several of the
consultants and have worked with them in youth ministry.
They are truly the best in the field and can help us build a
vibrant and thriving youth ministry here at Saint Michael
and All Angels. I invite your prayers for this process and
your involvement as you are able.
After we get a report from Ministry Architects, we will move
forward to find a new Director of Youth Ministry. Again,
the good people of Ministry Architects will help us in this
process, make connections, and conduct a national search
for the best possible Youth Minister for our program. Our
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Parish Life - Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday Menu Expanded
Shrove Tuesday this year expanded its menu to include
Gumbo, as well as the traditional Pancakes, bacon, and
sausage. It also included a new liturgy led by the children
and youth; the Burying of the Alleluias.
A live Jazz band entertained families old and young as they
feasted before the beginning of Lent. Children colored Alleluia cards and banners, which were paraded around parish hall in traditional Mardi Gras style and buried as part
of the liturgy.
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Overview
Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Gearing
Up for a New Season
Saturday, April 11 is not that far away, and that’s when
the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will open in the north
parking lot for its fourth season.
Victor Valdez and his crew at Becerra’s Tex-Mex Tamales
& Salsas, have been. experimenting with new salsa flavors.
Look forward to possibly trying Strawberry-Jalapeno,
Peach-Jalapeno, Thai Chile Salsa, and their very own TexMex BBQ Sauce when the market opens.
If you are interested in joining Saint Michael’s Farmers
Market team now is the time to do it. Contact Meg
Carstens at [email protected].
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Saint Michael Foundation Urges
Membership in the All Angels Society
The All Angels Society is made up of parishioners who
have notified the church that they intend to include Saint
Michael and All Angels in their estate planning.
Meg Carstens, the market’s new manager, says the season
will have many new vendors as well as some that have been
with the market from the beginning. “In November, we
wrote some of our tried-and-true vendors and asked what
they’re up to over the winter,” she said.
Marla and Don Baugh, of Baugh Farms, report that they
are increasing the size of their peach orchard. Charley
Baugh and his wife, Marci, are expecting a baby in July,
and are soon starting their own orchard.
Today there are more than 300 members in the society
and the Foundation is urging more parishioners to consider
making the commitment to the church. “It’s a way to
ensure that a person’s or family’s love and support of Saint
Michael will live in perpetuity,” said Robin Robinson,
president of the foundation.
Members of the All Angels Society will be honored at an
appreciation reception at the home of Shirley and Bill
McIntyre on April 16. If Saint Michael has been included
in your estate plan, but the church has not been notified,
contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, as mkardell@
saintmichael.org.
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Book Shop Has New Merchandise –
Needs Help!
Come see the new “Threads of Hope” belts and clutches
just arrived in the Saint Michael Book Shop. Each is one
of a kind and handmade by women in Peru.
The Book Shop desperately needs Sunday volunteers! One
Sunday a month and you get a 20% discount. Computer
skills are NOT necessary! Contact Chris Love at [email protected].
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Bookshop hours:
M,T,Thur. Fri.
10:00am-3:00pm
Wed. 9:00am-3:00pm
Sat:CLOSED
Sun: 8:30am-12:30pm
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Acolyte Training Set for Two Saturdays in
March
Become a member of the best Acolyte/Chalice Bearer team
in the Episcopal Church. Training is scheduled for two Saturdays, March 7 and March 14 from 9:00 – 10:30 in the
Church. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.
net.
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Men of Saint Michael BBQ
Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m.
Never been to a Men of Saint Michael event? Here’s your
chance. On Thursday, March 5 from 6-8, the Men of Saint
Michael will gather at the home of George Baldwin, 11711
St. Michaels Drive, to roast some meat, tell tall tales, and
enjoy an evening with no agenda other than fellowship.
We will have pulled pork BBQ, ribs and sides. Bring your
beverage of choice, $5 a person, and enjoy the fun. Tell
us your coming at www.saintmichael.org/BBQ. If you
have questions, contact The Rev. Bill Murray, bmurrayu@
saintmichael.org.
Men of Saint Michael to Breakfast with
the Rector March 27
At the Men of Saint Michael breakfast Friday, March 27 our
Rector, Bob Dannals, will make a triumphant return to to
talk about the church, God, and a favorite verse or two of
the Bible. Join us for a fine morning of Rusty Taco breakfast
tacos, coffee, fellowship, all for just $5. We meet at 7:00 in
the Coke Activities Room.
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Dallas Farmers Market Manager to Brief
Prime Timers March 5
Travis Morgan, manager for the downtown Dallas Farmers
Market will update the Prime Timers Thursday, March 5 on
the expansion and redevelopment plans for that vibrant part
of our city. The program starts at 10:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Make reservations for the $10 lunch by Sunday,
March 1 with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761.
PT Cruisers to take a Deep Sea Challenge
on March 19
If you don’t swim, would you settle for a film of the same
name that’s being shown at the Perot Museum? We will
board the bus at 10:45 on Thursday, March 19 to go
downtown to El Fenix for lunch and then to the Perot to
view the James Cameron film, “Deep Sea Challenge.” Cost
of lunch and the movie is $20.00. Deadline for reservations
is Sunday, March 16. Call Mary Davis at 214-363-7761.
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Jubilee Park Grandmother-MotherDaughter Tea Set for March 7
Help is needed for the Jubilee Park Grandmother-MotherDaughter Tea on Saturday, March 7. Volunteers are needed
to prepare food, set up and serve at the luncheon, and donate
paper products and table decorations. An estimated 125
Jubilee Park residents are expect to attend the event from
12-Noon to 2:30.
Here is what is needed:
•
8-10 volunteers needed from 10:30 – 3:30 to set up
tables and lunch, engage with residents, and tear down.
Food Needs (deliver to the Saint Michael kitchen on March
6):
• Cheese (cubed, sliced) and crackers
• Veggie and dip trays
• Fruit trays
• Chicken salad/tuna salad ready-to-spread with wheat
bread
• Cookies, lemon bars, brownies
Supply Needs (deliver to the Saint Michael kitchen on March
6):
• 10 pink rectangle tablecloths from Family Dollar
• 200 light pink paper luncheon napkins from Family
Dollar
• 150 light pink paper plates from Family Dollar
• Decorations for tables and entrance
• Any artificial garlands, flower pots, paper flowers
To volunteer contact Drew Stull at [email protected].
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Overview
Parish Party Attracts More than 500
Parishioners
Saint Michael parishioners love their church and love a
good party. They got a good dose of both at the bi-annual
Parish Party on Friday, February 6. More than 500 Saint
Michaelites turned out at the Brook Hollow Golf Club to
have a great time and raise money for the Women of Saint
Michael’s outreach projects.
Live auction items included suites at basketball, hockey,
and football games – including next year’s Cotton Bowl
game, trips to exotic vacation spots, and a Saint Michael
icon created by our Vicar, Bill Murray. The silent auction
had parishioner created art, restaurant packages, sports
memorabilia, and more. The evening concluded with a great
dinner and dancing.
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Overview
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Overview
Columbarium Gates and Banner for Altar
Guild Directress Dedicated
Parishioner Tom McConnell donated new gates for the
Courtyard Columbarium and an elaborately designed
banner for the Altar Guild Directresses in honor of his wife,
Marianne who died in April, 2013. On a warm, sunny
Sunday, February 8, the banner and gates were dedicated in
ceremonies at Saint Michael and All Angels.
Kathleen Fischer Leads the “Marriage in
the Real World” Class March 8
One of the area’s most sought-after teachers and lecturers,
Kathleen Fischer, will lead the
“Marriage in the Real World”
Sunday Class on March 8.
Ms. Fischer has spent more than
40 years teaching in public schools
and on the university level, led
professional educational seminars,
and is in great demand as speaker
and counselor. She will address
the issue of “Keeping it Together” and focus on regaining
balance in family living.
The class meets at 10:00 a.m. in the ESD Library.
The banner honors Altar Guild Directresses beginning with
Maxy Reeves who served in 1945 – 1946 through today,
with space to accommodate the names of future directresses.
Marianne McConnell served as Altar Guild Directress from
2003 – 2004. The banner is adorned with the Altar Guild
Directress Cross created by James Avery and the Angels on
the church’s reredos.
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Women of Saint Michael to Hear the
Dean of St. John’s Cathedral in March
The Very Rev. Katherine Moorehead will be the speaker at
the Women of Saint Michael’s luncheon Wednesday, March
25 at the Jubilee Park Community Center.
The Rev. Moorehead is the
author of several books and
serves as Dean of St. John’s
Cathedral in Jacksonville,
Florida. She will talk about her
direct approach to dealing with
the pains, frailties, and fallibilities
of the human condition.
The Columbarium gates complete the new Courtyard
Columbarium, which we dedicated in November, 2013.
They add enhanced privacy and a feeling of serenity to
the facility, and are locked at nights and on days when the
church is closed, increasing its security.
Women of Saint Michael President Whitney Grogan said
having the luncheon at Jubiliee Park “gives the women the
opportunity to see firsthand the miraculous transformation
going on there. The women of the church have and
continue to play a major role at Jubilee.”
The luncheon starts at 11:30. Make reservations with Ashli
at [email protected].
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Overview
St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Open in
New Highland Park Village Location
The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange has opened in its new
temporary location in Highland Park Village. The store is
located on the 2nd floor near the movie theater and just
above the Diane von Furstenberg shop.
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Giving to the United Thank Offering
Begins March 22
The Women of Saint Michael will sponsor the United
Thank Offering Ingathering which begins later this month.
The familiar blue and white boxes will be distributed to
adults and children on Sunday, March 22, and be returned,
filled with thank offerings, on April 19.
Distinguished Lecture Series Features
Bishop of North Carolina Sunday, March
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The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry will address “A Different Way
of Being Christian” at the Distinguished Lecture Sunday,
March 1 at 10:00 in Parish Hall. At 12:30, Bishop
Curry will talk about “A Dangerous Dream of Hope” at a
reservations-only lunch in the Coke Activities Room.
Recently Bp. Curry was appointed Chairman of Episcopal
Relief and Development, the church’s organization providing
disaster and development assistance. Bishop Curry will also
be the preacher at the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in
the Church.
The United Thank Offering, a ministry of the whole
Episcopal Church, is a way of recognizing our daily
blessings. Monies given are used to support mission and
ministry both in the United States and in provinces of
the Anglican Communion. UTO funds helped build the
Episcopal Church in Tela, Honduras, where many Saint
Michael missionaries have worshipped and worked. A
UTO Grant to the Diocese of Honduras provided the
Bishop a vehicle so he can visit congregations and clergy
as the Diocese continues to move toward self-sufficiency.
Please give thoughtfully and generously.
Significant dates for Saint Michael Preschool
March 9-13, No School - Spring Break
If you want to put these April dates in since they are
early in the month, you are welcome to.
April 2 – School being held as a make-up day
April 3 – SMP closed for Good Friday
April 6 – SMP closed for Easter Monday
April 7 – SMP closed for unused make-up day
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Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care
Alcoholics Anonymous. This group,
open to both men and women, meets
on the first and third Sunday evenings
of each month at 7:30, in the Coke
Activities Room. Contact: The Rev.
Neal Hern, [email protected].
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The Care Giver Support Group
meets in the Parlor at 11:00, on
the first and third Mondays of each
month. Look on the Saint Michael
web site for an up-to-date listing of
community resources, including
such information as Care Giver’s
Day Out and social programs open
to Care Givers and a loved one, with
early stages of dementia. Visit the
church web site under Caring and
Sharing, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care
Events, specify Care Givers. For
more information, contact Sandra
Klingeman, jsklingman@sbcglobal.
net.
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The Faith and Grief Luncheon is
scheduled for Thursday, March 12,
from 12:00 to 1:00, in the Coke
Activities Room. Sharing one’s loss
with others who are also suffering
losses is especially comforting.
Make your reservation for lunch
by contacting Katherine Bowen,
[email protected].
Other
questions? Contact Meg Badgett,
[email protected].
The Prayer Ministry will meet
on Thursday, March 19, at
6:00, in the Coke Activities
Room. Lowell Duncan, Director
of Communications, will be
our speaker, and his subject is
“Communicating With God.” All are
invited to attend. If you desire, bring
an appetizer or dessert to share with
the group during our social time.
For more information, contact Steve
McKenney, ssmckenney111@gmail.
com or contact Katherine Bowen,
[email protected].
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Parish Nurse Ministry: Mark your
calendar for Sunday, March 15,
when the Parish Nurse Ministry will
focus on Diabetes Awareness.
A
member of the Parish Nurse ministry
will be in the South Lanai to take
blood pressures and also distribute
information and answer questions
about Diabetes. Contact: Dianne
Boyd, [email protected].
The Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry.
Instead of giving up something for
Lent, consider learning a new skill
that can be shared with those in need.
Or, if you are knitter at home, you
can help us meet our goal of knitting
2,000 shawl this year! The knitting
ministry meets every Tuesday, 1:00
– 3:00 in the Coke Activities Room
where we have Christian community,
prayers, and knit together. Contact:
Byrd Teague, byrd.teague@gmail.
com.
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Women’s Cancer Support Group.
This group meets weekly on Mondays
at 1:45 in the Parlor to support each
other and share helpful information.
The Lenten season is an ideal time to
reconnect with your support group.
Contact:
Sue Patton, pattons@
sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh,
[email protected].
A Stephen Minister Can Help You
Over The Rough Spots. Do you
have a burden that you cannot handle
alone? Many of us want to change
the way we are living our lives, to rid
ourselves of emotional burdens, and
begin living with purpose. We often
choose Lent as the time to make those
changes. Saint Michael offers a very
dedicated group of men and women
who are trained to walk with you,
confidentially, on this journey. If you
know someone who might benefit
from having a Stephen Minister or
you could use one yourself, please
contact The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@
saintmichael.org.
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Centering Prayer Group. During
Lent, resolve to form the habit of
Centering prayer that will start each
day off positively. We invite you to
join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 in the
Clergy Conference Room to learn
how to be still and pray and get your
mind centered on those things most
important to you. Contact: Mary
Ann Webster, maryannwebster@
gmail.com.
Basic Christian Yoga. Come try
this healthy way to exercise your
mind and body, led by licensed yoga
instructor, Annette Lentz. Mark your
calendar for every Monday evening
at 5:30-6:45, in the Youth Space.
Contact: Annette Lentz, annette.
[email protected].
Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care
Flowers say: Someone Loves Me
by Marillyn Burton Seeberger
loved as members of Saint Michael’s can truly “make their
day.”
Do you remember the first time you received flowers from
someone who loved you?
Friends in Christ volunteer, Kay Whalen says “Sharing the
lovely flowers is a heart warming experience and privilege.
One which is always received with a smile.”
I remember it was my father, who presented me with
a corsage at age ten. I proudly wore it on my new spring
‘outfit’ and I felt so grown up! My mom and I wore our
corsages with joy and pride when we went to church that
Easter Day, because we were sure that our flowers showed we
were valued; they showed we were loved!
Ruthie Garrett, LEV Leader, said, “Last year my grandchildren
went with me to deliver the flowers. They met some of our
elderly parishioners that they have heard me talk about and
never met before. A year later, cookies still go back and forth
between my LEV recipient and my grandchildren.”
Later, I remember my oldest brother, who lived far away,
sending a bouquet to the family. “Happy Easter, I’m thinking
about you, wishing I could be there…” More recently,
flowers from my sweet husband: “because, I love you,” and
from my children who wanted to make Easter special. My
memories of Easter always include such occasions. Loving,
warm memories!
For most of us, Easter is a time for family get-togethers,
reflection, and celebration of the redeeming love of Jesus
Christ. The glorious Easter flowers that adorn our Altars
represent the promise
of new life. However,
many of our homebound
parishioners can no longer
attend Easter services.
Some are no longer
surrounded by family or
friends.
Parishioners, Karen and Bill Pardoe reported: “We loved
taking the flowers to the Edgemere and the Plaza. We felt we
were doing something meaningful and providing a needed
service. We will volunteer again.”
You can participate by volunteering to deliver flowers this
Easter. Your family might consider making it a new Easter
tradition. Or, you can make contributions to the flower fund
that makes this ministry possible. If you and/or your family
would like to participate in the Easter flower delivery, contact
Katherine Bowen, Assistant for Pastoral Care, kbowen@
saintmichael.org.
Every year, Saint Michael
and All Angels’ Pastoral
Care Ministries take the
Church’s Altar flowers and
deliver them, personally,
to the homebound in our
church community. The
flowers represent the love
and recognition of our
congregation for those
who could not be with us.
Being remembered and
reminded that they are
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Caring and Sharing - Mission and Outreach
Una Bendición de Dios
(A Blessing from God)
In the spring of 2013, I was a newly widowed, burned
out college professor looking for challenge, meaning, and
purpose in my life. I had always wanted to go on a mission
trip and there are many to choose from at Saint Michael’s.
Still teaching at the University and
longing for summer break, I read about
a mission trip to Honduras coming up
that summer. When I attended the first
meeting for details, I met M’Lou and
Bill Bancroft and was introduced to
Honduras Threads, a group of women
working in six embroidery co-ops in
rural communities near the capital city
of Tegucigalpa. I was amazed at the beauty of their brightly
colored pillows and table runners, and soon my adventure
began! Before I knew it, I was planning a curriculum to teach
basic computer skills and cost accounting to the women in the
sewing co-ops.
In preparation for the trip, I read three books: Enrique’s
Journey (Sonia Nazario, 2006), Toxic Charity (Robert D.
Lupton, 2011), and When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate
Poverty without Hurting the Poor … and Yourself (Steve Corbett
& Brian Fikkert, 2012). These books were instrumental
in framing my perspective for the trip and enhanced my
understanding of social, political, and economic conditions in
Honduras. The amount I spent on the weeklong mission trip
was more than most Hondurans earn in an entire year.
Needless to say, I fell in love with the women of Honduras
Threads! Even though I didn’t speak Spanish and we
communicated through translators, I was welcomed and
greeted with bright eyes and warm smiles, and I soon felt
at ease. The women of Honduras Threads display a quiet
strength, pride, and dignity. Above all, they love God and
love their families. Honduras Threads has provided them with
a means to earn money to buy school uniforms and books
for their children, as well as contribute to daily needs of the
family. The children now see their mothers as productive wage
earners. One of the best things about our mission is that we
are providing a “hand up” rather than a “hand out” to the
women; by working and owning their own businesses, they
are empowered.
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I returned to Honduras in the summer of 2014, and taught
two levels of computer skills to the women and their
teenage children while others learned about sewing machine
maintenance and sewing techniques. The women learned
typing in MS Word, using Excel templates to keep records,
and how to email documents to us. Now, some of the women
are even posting on the Honduras Threads Facebook page. In
this photo you can see the excitement and joy they felt after
receiving certificates on “graduation” day. Since my retirement,
I am able to work with Honduras Threads here in the US.
I am helping with the sale of beautiful hand-embroidered
products in a variety of venues as well as fulfilling orders
from Honduras Threads’ new online store. In addition, I’ve
made many wonderful friendships with Honduras Threads
volunteers, and I’ve decided to learn Spanish. Today, I find
myself asking this question: Am I helping Honduras Threads
or are they helping me?
Please consider joining our 2015 mission trip June 28-July 3.
We’ll be sharing information and details on Sunday, March 22
at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel Conference Room.
Women’s Retreat
Women’s Retreat Was a Time of
Reflection and Renewal
On Friday afternoon, February 13, forty two women
boarded a bus and struck out for Camp Allen in the piney
woods of east Texas for a three day retreat. It turned out
to be a time of renewal, bonding, and learning that “Love
Heals” – which was the theme of the retreat.
The Rev. Becca Stevens of Magdalene and Thistle Farms
led the weekend’s activities which included workshops on
healing, music led by youth minister Carolina Armstrong,
worship, and time for discussion, reflection, and selfexamination. The Rev. Lisa Flores told the women, “At
some point in our lives we all fall into these categories: we
are someone’s daughter, we are somebody’s “mother,” even
though we may never have given birth, we all have many
“sisters” that have found their way into our lives, and friends
who keep us going and remind us of who we really are.”
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For Your Information
Grant Them Eternal Rest
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace:
Maureen Nayfa Dieb, February 1, mother of Leah Collins,
mother-in-law of James Collins, grandmother of Aubrey
and Ruby
Wanda “Louise” Perfect, February 3, aunt-in-law of Don
Baty
James Smith, February 4, uncle of Katrina Randle
Paula Rupe Dennard, February 6, mother of Caroline
Dennard and David Dennard
Frederick Arlick Skidmore, Jr., February 7, uncle of
Margaret Cervin
Ethel Barksdale Leary, February 7, sister of Ruth Mason,
sister-in-law of Fred Mason
Robert Foster “Bob” Wood, February 8, mother of Grant
Wood, mother-in-law of Kay Wood, grandmother of
Anne Marie, Ella, and Lyda
Thessalonians Clark, February 17, aunt of Katrina Randle
Virginia Greene Anthony Broughton, February 18,
mother of Adele Broughton
Valentina Ringland, February 22, mother of Autumn
Collins, mother-in-law of Michael Collins, grandmother
of Valentina Bond of Daniel Doyon Bond
Thomas “Tom” Orr Mullins, February 25, father of Jack
Mullins, Austin Mullins, and Staley Mullins
Births
We welcome our newest parishioners who were recently
born into our parish family:
John Fenwick Stull
January 19
Annie and John “Machir” Stull
William Thomas Thedford
February 3
Emily Thomas and Tommy Thedford
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Vicar’s Thoughts
hope is to have someone in place as soon as possible, but we
are willing to wait for the best possible person. We just pray
that God will guide us all in this process for our youth and
our church.
I want to thank Carolina Armstrong. Her willingness
to step up and minister to our students as the sole Youth
Minister has been wonderful to watch. She is a skilled and
loving leader whom the youth enjoy. She is excited about
the prospect of getting new insight into how our programs
can improve. Please keep her and all of our youth in your
prayers during this transition. They are our church now –
and we want to do all we can to care for them right now
even as we plan to do more very soon.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about these
programs, please do not hesitate to call or email me or
contact the incredible staff that we have leading these
ministries. Thank God for their work, thank God for our
children, youth and families, and thank God that we are
called to be the church now, together.
FYI
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in Washington, disagreement about immigration policy, and
a federal vs. states rights battle regarding marriage equality.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch of Saint Michael and All
Angels, we are living into the Lenten pilgrimage when we
are called upon to imitate Christ, to stand in the gap and
build bridges, and to see the way of the Cross to be the
way of life. Stressed and preoccupied with our own daily
complexities, we ask: how much time and energy do we
give to making connections between the themes of Christ’s
mission — the redemption of darkness in the world — and
these awful events on the world stage? How much attention
do we give to the issues right in front of us — poverty in
Dallas, income inequalities, homelessness downtown,
water shortages, domestic abuse, failing DISD schools, and
teenage isolation? ... to name just a few.
In the face of soldiers returning from Afghanistan with
missing limbs or someone living with Lupus, what are my
challenges? Compared to the child blinded by a mortar
shell in Syria or the battered Dallas woman with broken
ribs from domestic violence, what are my problems? As a
forty-day season, Lent is just long enough for us to realize
again that Jesus’ humanity meets up with ours, and causes
us to experience how mercy works, how non-violence can
be enacted, how reconciliation can function in a troubled
world. Lent reminds us that Jesus’ pain and ultimate
crucifixion, coupled with his victory over these offenses in
resurrection, gives us a resolve to see the issues under our
own skin and to recognize those same issues under the skin
of others.
Lent makes it clear: our first priority is to be the church
and to live out the justice and peace of Christ. As we do,
we are compelled to reach out to others, and in so doing
we will not only communicate the person and message of
Christ, but in his name and motivated by his love we will
work to change society. Christ called us to be merciful and
compassionate. We are also to be peacemakers and to extend
God’s reconciliation wherever and however we are able.
After the shootings at Charlie Hebdo, the phrase “I am
Charlie” spread quickly in the streets of Paris and on social
media. When it came out that the dead included Muslim
police officer Ahmed Merabet, “I am Ahmed” emerged
as well. As we proclaim that Christ always stands with
marginalized people, and goes to the Cross for the last,
the least, and the lost, we find our voice, our mission and
ministry, our very purpose when we are able to declare and
live the baptismal question: “Will you seek and serve Christ
in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?” May we be
found this Lent replying with renewed vigor: “I will, with
God’s help.”
Bob Dannals
This year I’ve been ordained 35 years. When I left seminary
most Christian leaders said that the primary mission of the
church was and is saving souls and growing the church.
There was a huge debate for several decades over whether
or not social action and working for social justice was also
an important part of the mission of the church. That debate
has mostly been settled: almost everyone I know says that
an important dimension of Christian growth is living out
the gospel; that is, caring for the ills of society, both locally
and beyond.
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Worship
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. Eucharist – BMC
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. Healing Service – BMC
Friday
6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Church
(During Lent only)
Saturday
8:30 a.m. Eucharist – BMC
5:30 p.m. Candlelight Mass
Sunday
7:30 a.m. Eucharist Rite I – SMC
9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II - Church
9:00 a.m. Discovery Mass – SMC
Joy Mass - Parish Hall
10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes
(Children and Adult)
11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I – Church
11:11 a.m. The Celebration - Theater
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
and Eucharist Rite I – SMC
Parish Clergy
The Reverend Dr. Bob Dannals, Rector
The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar
The Reverend Lisa Flores, Associate for Pastoral Care
The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations
and Pastoral Care
The Reverend Oliver Butler, Interim Associate
The Reverend Ariail Gores, Deacon
The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate,
Chaplain Episcopal School of Dallas – lower school
The Reverend Pamela Theodore, Sunday Associate
The Reverend Neal Hern, Sunday Associate
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Matt Waller, Sr. Warden
Kathy Jenevein, Jr. Warden
Grady Schleier, Treasurer
Charlie Sartain, Chancellor
Margaret Spellings, Clerk
Peter Beck, Eric Conner, Mark Demler, John
Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Jenevein, Kathy
Kelley, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer,
Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, Grady
Schleier, J.C. Snead, and Kay Whelan.
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