Women of Saint Michael Spring Luncheon Cites Programs of Outreach and Community

The outstanding philanthropic programs of the Women of Saint Michael and its outreach into the community were heralded at the group’s annual meeting Tuesday, April 27.

It was announced that the 40 member gifts committee had awarded grants of $500,000 to 101 charities primarily in the greater Dallas area. The grant money was raised through the proceeds from the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village, and at the annual Parish Party staged by the women.

At the luncheon, 2013 – 2014 president Jan Baldwin cited highlights of the past year including the accomplishments of the all-volunteer Exchange shop staffed by the Women of Saint Michael, the February Mardi Gras party, and the fall and winter luncheon programs which featured leading community leaders as speakers.

Whitney Grogan was introduced as the incoming president of the Women of Saint Michael. She promised to following in the footsteps of her predecessors and to build on their successes.

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The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

May 2014A Heritage of Hope

The one indispensable factor in the equation of the future is hope. For the Christian, hope is born from Easter, and is an attitude of the heart, one of the three things which the Apostle Paul said abide. It is what gives us energy and passion to move forward

in the unknown.

Vaclav Havel, the remarkable Czech playwright and politician, spoke often of our world’s need for a “culture of hope.” Havel stated that hope is “an ability to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. Hope is not the same as optimism, it is not the conviction that something will merely provide for individual material prosperity. Hope transcends the world that is immediately experienced, and is anchored somewhere beyond our own era.”

If one were to say that a parish was spiritually, relationally, and vocationally hopeful, what would that look like? My assumption is that this is not just something a parish talks about, it is more something that it is doing. It is living the resurrection, expecting new life around every corner, being animated by and about God’s Spirit, and to have the capacity to take that which is traditional and add to it an innovative portion. Jesus turned the world upside down with the hopeful words and actions of resurrection. But he did so to get back to the core of the faith -- the rock of ages -- and away from the

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Disciples Confirmation

Bishop Stanton’s final visit to Saint

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Graduating Seniors

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Last Sunday School before summer break

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Incoming President of the Women of Saint Michael Whitney Grogan on left; Jan Baldwin Women of Saint Michael President 2013-2014 on right

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Jubilee Park

Editors Note: In 1998, to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, Saint Michael and All Angels Church initiated a program to help rejuvenate and restore a 62 block area near Fair Park which had degenerated into one of Dallas’ most neglected neighborhoods. Jubilee Park was born and in the ensuing 15 years there have been tremendous strides to reduce crime, enhance education, provide resident services, and build community. Jubilee Park’s Board Chairman, Bill Addy, was among the project’s earliest advocates and volunteers. Recently he issued a report on How Jubilee is Growing, Teaching, and Partnering for a Stronger Community. Following is a synthesis of his report.

Growing Jeanie’s Place, only the fourth Early Head Start School in Dallas County, opened on Jubilee’s campus in December. It is named in honor of former St. Mark’s and Hockaday teacher Jeanie Borlaug Laube, who has been a tireless advocate for education in Jubilee Park. The school provides services to 48 children ages newborn through three and their families. With more than 40% of families in the area earning less than the federal poverty level, the early childhood education program helps ensure the children will start elementary school on equal footing.

Teaching This past fall, a new O.M. Roberts Elementary School returned to the neighborhood serving over 700 students. At the beginning of the school year, only 17% of the students read at or above grade level. Therefore, Jubilee refocused its efforts on the core subjects of reading and math and rigorously recruited new tutors for its after school program.

At Jubilee, education is considered a family issue, believing that educating parents lifts up the entire family. In collaboration

with El Centro College, two certified instructors are offering ESL classes at Jubilee’s Community Center focused on workforce readiness. By preparing community members to join the workforce, they are being empowered to build a better life for their families and break the cycle of poverty.

Partnering In partnership with the City of Dallas and private donors, Jubilee Park has launched an affordable housing initiative which provides an opportunity for low income families to own their own home. Jubilee Park has committed to raising $1 million, which will be matched by the City of Dallas, to build affordable, quality homes in the community. The groundbreaking for the first two homes was held in February and completion on the first homes will be early this summer.

Last summer, Jubilee received an $80,000 grant from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for its after school and summer programs, which provides academic enrichment to over 400 children. The partnership with United Way is bringing new volunteers and resources to Jubilee.

“Every day,” Mr. Addy said, “I am reminded that there is still much work to be done in Jubilee Park. But I know that we have a recipe for continued success in breaking the cycle of poverty. Our assets -- a talented and thoughtful board of directors who care deeply for this community, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and generous volunteers and donors who share our commitment -- will ensure that we continue to grow, teach and partner to improve lives and strengthen community.”

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Farmers Market

Friends of the Farmers Market Created — You can Join!

The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market, in its third season, has become “the place to be” on Saturday mornings giving area residents and parishioners farm fresh produce, handmade baked goods, and a morning spot for pastries and coffee. The Market has been blessed by a grant from the Saint Michael Foundation to help start up its operations.

This year the Friends of the Farmers Market was started to help secure and sustain this community outreach ministry of Saint Michael’s into the future. More than $12,000 has been raised toward a goal of $50,000. You can be a part by joining the Friends. Membership cards are available at the Market Wel-come Tent on Saturdays, at several locations throughout the church, or you can join online by visiting saintmichaelsmarket.com.

Farmers Market Launches Program to Donate to Area Charities

Beginning this month, shoppers at Saint Michael’s Farm-ers Market can give to the needs of area charities serving the homeless and hungry in Dallas. Each month a different service organization will be designed to receive the gifts collected at the Saturday markets. Bins will be set up at the market’s Welcome Tent to receive the donations.

In May, the North Dallas Shared Ministries and the North Texas Food Bank are the designated charities. Suggested items to donate include: canned fruit, vegetables, and soups; peanut butter, crackers, beans, cereals, and canned chicken or tuna.

Farmers Market Volunteer OpportunityOne of the things that keeps people coming back to our Farmers Market is the hospitality. If you’d like to be part of the welcoming presence, you can sign-up for a two-hour shift at www.saintmichael.org/smfmvolunteers, and if you have questions about volunteering, please contact FM Volunteer Coordinator Meg Carstens: meg.carstens@gmail.com.

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Fiesta on the Lawn

Fiesta on the Lawn Draws Big Crowd The weather was great, the food scrumptious, and the atmo-sphere was festive as parishioners gathered for Fiesta on the Lawn at the home of Kate and Dana Juett on the shores of White Rock Lake Sunday evening April 27.

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Jubilee Mother-Daughter Tea A Big Hit About 100 mothers, daughters and granddaughters turned out for the first Jubilee Mother-Daughter Tea on March 29 sponsored by the Saint Michael Mission and Outreach committee.

The tea was held at the Jubilee Community Center where they played a “get to know your Mother/Daughter game, enjoyed refreshments, shared in arts and crafts activities, and took fun pictures in the photo booth.

Volunteers from Saint Michael Mission and Outreach set up the event, provided and served the food, and ran the activity booths.

Saint Michael Easter Egg Hunt

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Overview

A Call to the Ministry of Giving Often when people think about Stewardship, they think about it as a necessary means to an end. Essentially, if they can only accomplish the financial goal, then they can go about doing ministry.

I believe that the process of fundraising is our Ministry of Giving.

What I learned from the 2014 Stewardship Committee was that they hoped the campaign would strengthen our church and build up community. When the campaign was over, I believe they accomplished both goals.

Describing their work together, one member said, “Phone calling all together was great. In the past several years, committee members took names to call until they reached someone. This year calls went out from a room teaming with other callers which created a positive energy that went through the phone to the recipient. It produced great results and I can`t remember a time when our church community felt more close.”

This evidently was the case because many from the 2014 Stewardship Committee have committed to staying on for 2015. We’re forming the committee now. 36 parishioners have already joined. Why not join and bring your talents to this group. Contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, mkardell@saintmichael.org, or 214-692-3015 for more information on how you can help.

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SMAA 20s&30s We’re a faith-based group for people in their 20s & 30s…our style is very informal, but our conversations are always meaningful. Join us for our monthly TACO BIBLE at Mattito’s (7778 Forest Ln) on Sunday, May 18 at 6:30pm. You don’t have to bring your Bible, but it’d be swell if you brought a friend! Watch the website for other events: saintmichael.org/SMAA20s30s.

Elise Davis Takes Over Early Childhood Ministry

Elise Davis, who attended the Saint Michael Preschool as a child, is taking over as coordinator of the Early Childhood Ministry beginning May 1, announced Emily Given, director of Children and Family Ministries. She succeeds Austen Crossley, who has been relocated to Atlanta with her husband.

Elise has served as Scholastic Chair on the preschool’s Early Childhood Ministry Committee and co-chaired committees for Vacation Bible School last year and again this year. She also has served as manager and assistant manager of the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange before moving to Singapore for two years with her husband’s job. She is a graduate of Westminster College earning a business degree with a minor in finance. She is married and has two daughters, Elle and Savannah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Banquet The Banquet non-traditional worship service will meet on the first Sunday of the month through August. The Banquet and Celebration services will combine in the Parish Hall at 11:11am on May 4.

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Women – Word – Work Drop-in when you can as we share fellowship, snacks, study and prayer. We’re currently using one of the Sunday scripture readings as a jumping-off place for our discussions—no preparation required. We typically meet the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00-8:15 in the Edge Room.

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The NewlywedsRecently, or almost married (0-5 years), and committed to strengthening your vows in a way that deepens your faith? Join us for lunch and conversation about how to navigate this new phase of your lives. Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 12:15 in the Coke Activities Room. This month’s topic is “Covenantal Marriage.”

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Book Signing Scheduled at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange

The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village will host Jane Scott Hodges, author of Linens at a book signing on Wednesday, May 21 between 1:00 – 3:00.

Ms. Hodges’ book has been described as the authority on living and entertaining with elegant linens for every day and special occasions. Offering both visual inspiration and practical information, Linens is the ultimate guide to living and entertaining with fine linens. She is the founder of Leontine

Linens, a couture fine linens company.

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A Chance to Learn About Cursillo Want more information about Cursillo? Mark your calendars for the Grand Ultreya, with food, music and friends, to be held on Sunday May 4 at 3:00 in the Great Hall at Church of the Incarnation. There will be a covered dish after the Ultreya. This would be a wonderful time for someone who has been interested in learning more about Cursillo. It will be a fun event! Contact Kristi Wilson wilsonkristi@mac.com or Britt McGannon 3britt@gmail.com with questions.

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Prime Timers to Picnic in the Garden The annual picnic of the Prime Timers will be Thursday, May 15 in the Garden Cloister. The event will begin at 10:30 with a Eucharist celebrated by The Rev. Lisa Flores, who will also be the group’s speaker. Friends are welcome and encouraged. Cost for the picnic is $10. Make reservations with Mary Davis at 214-363-7761 by Sunday, May 11.

Honduras Threads Needs Yours….Threads and Fabrics in MayClean out those drawers, closets, and craft boxes of all of your unused pieces of fabric. We need it for the women involved in the Honduras Threads co-ops. All fabrics, except wool and upholstery, are welcome and needed. They will be used by the ladies in Honduras to make beautiful one-of-a-kind pillows. For every pillow sold, 100% of the proceeds goes back to the neighborhood co-op where is was hand embroidered. This allows the artist/mother to remain in her village supporting her family. The fabric will be delivered on Saint Michael’s mission trip to Honduras June 22 – 27.

There will be a basket in the North Lanai of the church every Sunday in May for your donated fabric. Or you may drop it off at the Dannals’ home at 5515 West University in a basket on the front porch. If you have questions, contact Valerie

Dannals at 214-998-8183. Jane Scott Hodges

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Bishop Stanton Pays Final Visit to Saint Michael’s Sunday, May 11 Bishop James Stanton, who is retiring as the sixth Bishop of

the Diocese of Dallas, will pay his final visit to Saint Michael and All Angels on Sunday, May 11. He will confirm and receive adult candidates, preach, and celebrate Holy Communion at the 9:00 worship service. He will also teach at the 10:00 Rector’s Forum in the Saint Michael Chapel.

As part of his visit, Bishop Stanton wanted to honor the work of long-time Saint Michael parishioner, Laura Allen, who had made the vestments for the consecration of Bishop Stanton on March 6, 1993. In the years that followed, she created other vestments for the Bishop’s use from often exotic materials she procured on her travels. These vestments, from 1993 to 2010, will be on display for the Bishop’s visit in the Narthex of the Church.

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Adult Summer Series “Faith and Literature” Returns in June The popular combined adult Sunday School series “Faith and Literature” returns again this summer.

The Rev. Bob Dannals will kick off the series on June 15 reviewing No Ordinary Men, the story of Dietrich Bonheoffer and Han Von Donhanyi who resisted Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state during World War II.

On June 22,The Rev. Greg Pickens will review When God Winks at You, a book packed with true stories demonstrating that God does communicate with us, making incredible things happen in our lives every single day.

Throughout the summer other clergy members will share their favorite books, all of which are available in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

Neighborhood Nights Bring Parishioners Together Neighborhood Nights began about a year ago as an experiment to see if parishioners living relatively close to one another would get together for a social hour and to get better acquainted. The experiment has been a tremendous success and now people are clamoring for a Neighborhood Night to be scheduled for their area.

There have been 15 Neighborhood Nights since the program started. The latest gathering was at the home of Cary Maguire on Sunday evening, April 27. The next one is scheduled for May 18 at the home of Lee and Ann Hobson.

If you would be willing to host a Neighborhood Nights in your area, contact Marta Holden, Director of Lay Ministry and Engagement, at mholden@saintmichael.org.

Cary Maguire welcomed his Saint Michael neighbors

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Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care

Our Caring Clergy Last fall, we wrote a feature on occasions when one should have no hesitation in picking up the phone to call a Priest. We gave ten different situations to consider. This month, we are examining one of them: how our clergy serve us when one is in the hospital.

Our paper, last fall, described the hospital calls: “One of the major tasks of your clergy is to make regular calls to offer prayers for the sick and bring them the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Holy Unction. It may be especially helpful for a priest to pray with you or a loved one before surgery.”

Without having a hospital experience, these words seem to describe what one would expect, but is that what really happens? What do our clergy really do?

I spoke to parishioner, Gary Odgaard, who has recently spent 40 days in the hospital and here is what he told me.

About 2 months ago, “I went to the emergency room, thinking I would receive an adjustment to my medication for a heart problem and, instead, ended up being kept for emergency treatment and preparation to be in condition for what eventually became surgery for a quadruple bi-pass and a mitral valve replacement. I was there for 40 days altogether. This was totally unplanned and I had no chance to inform anyone at the church that I might be going into the hospital.”

With the current privacy laws, hospitals are unable to call a patient’s church or pastor to let them know the patient is in the hospital. While this is in the best interest of the patient’s privacy, it sometimes causes a hitch in communicating.

“Fortunately, one of my good friends and a fellow choir member, contacted James Diaz, who let the clergy know of my circumstances. And then began the most incredible care from the Saint Michael clergy and community. “

“I have been singing in the choir for about 4 years, but only recently had moved my letter to become a communicant at Saint Michael. Therefore, I didn’t expect anything unusual. My mother is elderly and in an assisted living facility, so my only family is my choir family, at Saint Michael. And that is just how they treated me: like family. I have never experienced such an outpouring of love as that I received from the choir. Their prayers, cards and encouragement sustained me through this experience.”

“Because of their action on my behalf, one of the clergy was at the hospital to see me every day of the week and Lay Eucharistic Visitors were there on Sundays. As an added bonus, my cardiologist’s nurse, who is also a member at Saint Michael, came by to check on me daily, with her brand of pastoral care. (I don’t guess everyone gets promised that kind of attention, everywhere).”

“I was pleasantly surprised at the level of attention from a parish of this size. Saint Michael has a smooth running pastoral care system. If I were asked to give it, my score card would read: A large Parish with Pastoral Care being done right. It is clearly an organized machine.” “I never felt stressed by the clergy’s presence. When a priest arrived, it was with the calm a patient needs to see walking into his room. It was uplifting. I needed prayers and sharing, counseling and help with important decisions. I received all of that from the clergy’s calming presence.”

“These were real people, family, who really cared about me, at a time that I needed to know someone cared.”

The clergy of Saint Michael and All Angels provided this sense of caring protection that was important to a patient who was at his most vulnerable. We are so blessed to have caring clergy seeing us through our times of crises.

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Celebration Mass of Recovery. The annual Celebration Mass of Recovery will be held on Thursday night, May 1 at 7:00 in the Saint Michael Chapel. Enjoy music by the Discovery Mass Band, a sermon by the Rev. Charlie Keene, and the 12-Step Holy Eucharist will be celebrated by The Rev. Lisa Flores. A reception follows in the Parlor, hosted by the Recovery Advocates. All who are in recovery are invited, as well as family and friends.

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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets on the first and third Sunday evenings at 7:30 in the Coke Activities Room. Open to both men and women. Contact: The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhern@aol.com.

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Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, May 5, and on Monday, May 19, in the Parlor, 11:00 to 12:30. Check our new Care Givers Corner in the Power Library. It is ready for you to use. Contact: Sandra Klingeman, jsklingeman@sbcglobal.net, or Drew Stull, jstull3141@aol.com.

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Grief Ministry. A Faith and Grief luncheon is scheduled for May 8, 12:00-1:00 in the Coke Activities Room. If you have suffered a loss, this is an excellent support community for you to join. Please make a reservation by visiting www.faithandgrief.org, or call 469-251-9612. There is no fee for the lunch but donations are greatly appreciated. Contact, lay leader, Meg Badgett, mmbadgett@gmail.com, or The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org.

Parish Nurse Ministry: Prepare for the Hot Texas Summer Sun. Sunday, May 18, is Parish Nurse Sunday when a pro-fessional will be present in the South Lanai to answer questions and provide information regarding Skin Cancer/Sunscreen Awareness, our health focus for May. Questions? Contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org.

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The Saint Michael Prayer Ministry invites you on Thursday night, May 15 as we wind up our series of Perspectives on Prayer. Our Associate for Pastoral Care, The Rev. Lisa Flores’ topic will be, Prayer as a Spiritual Journey. This final meeting of the series will begin at 6:00 with visiting and music in the Coke Activities Room. After Lisa’s presentation, we will enjoy some good Cajun style crawfish, shrimp, corn, boiled potatoes, beverages, and hot dogs for children and those not indulging in seafood. We are requesting a $10.00 donation to cover costs. Please make a reservation so that we can be prepared and, let us know if you have child care needs. Bring a dessert to be shared. Reservations, contact: Steve McKenney, 214-691-5384 or ssmckenney111@gmail.com.

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Women’s Cancer Support Group meets on Mondays at 1:45 in the Parlor to support each other and share helpful information. Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net.

Christian Yoga. Our Christian Yoga classes are led by licensed Yoga instructor, Annette Lentz, Monday evenings at 5:30-6:45, in the Youth Space. THERE IS NO FEE. All genders and ages are invited. Contact: Annette Lentz, annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net.

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Centering Prayer Group. We invite you to join with us on Tuesdays at 10:00 in the Chapel Conference Room. Learn how to be still and pray and get your mind centered on those things most important to you and those you love. Contact: Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com.

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The Prayer Knitting Ministry. Meetings are on Tuesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 in the Coke Activities Room. All with an interest in knitting and a desire to contribute to those who would appreciate receiving one of our prayer shawls, consider joining one of the knitting ministries. Contact: Byrd Teague, Byrd.Teague@gmail.com.

The Alterknit Knitting Ministry meets on Tuesday nights, 6:00-8:00, in the Drake Room. Men, women, people of all ages, are invited to participate. If you don’t know how to knit, we’ll teach you! Contact: Nancy Cantwell, 972-523-4911.

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A Stephen Minister Can Help You Over The Rough Spots. A Stephen Minister is someone who will walk beside you while you are hurting—listening to you, praying for you, and encouraging you. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister contact The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org.

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Disciples Class Prepares for Confirmation on Retreat

The 6th grade Disciples class spent the weekend before their Confirmation in retreat at Sky Ranch.

The students spent time with mentors and high school students exploring issues of faith, character, and community. They also found time for recreation and fun.

Bishop Paul Lambert will confirm the 82 members of the Disciples Class at a special worship service Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in the Church. The class has been meeting weekly since last fall in preparation for Confirmation. A reception follows the service.

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Barnyard Bash Basks in Sunshine, and Fun As many as 600 children, parents, and grandparents enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Saint Michael Preschool Barnyard Bash, Sunday, April 27.

There were bounce houses with slides, pony rides, fishing for all ages, face painting, snow cones, and dinner by Goff’s Hamburgers.

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Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School June 9 – 13 Registration is Underway.

Dude, it’s all about Jesus! And, Saint Michael’s Vacation Bible School is growing. For children age 5 (by June 9) through 3rd grade the week will include music, crafts, games, snacks, interactive Bible study, lively worship and outreach.

For the Edge, 4th and 5th graders here are 10 reasons NOT to miss Vacation Bible School.

1. Ultimate water games day2. Pool party at University Park Pool3. Scrap booking and photography4. Woodworking (make your own surfboard)5. Paper mache art projects6. Air guitars and stage time7. Tween devotion time8. Bonding with other fourth and fifth graders9. Friday night Beach Party10. Outreach opportunitiesNew this year – Junior VBS - Children age 2-4 by June 9. Childcare for infants and toddlers on the days parent volunteers. Teen and adult volunteers needed. For more information, please visit saintmichael.org/vbs.

Youth to Take In Rangers Ball Game Saint Michael youth (6th – 12th grade) are going to catch the Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

ball game Tuesday May 20. Game starts at 7:05. Contact Carolina if interested carmstrong@saintmichael.org. Tickets are $30.

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phony traditionalism of the sect currently in power, which in every age lives with protectionism and control.

While we in the parish lived through the intensity and joy of Lent and Easter, our Campus Planning Committee (Matt Waller and Stewart Thomas, co-chairs, Diana Newton, Peter Beck, Grady Schleier, Ralph Hawkins, Greg Pickens and myself ) were drawing together other lay leaders, clergy, staff and other design professionals, inaugurating formal discussions with Episcopal School of Dallas, and advancing exciting, ambitious, and hopeful initiatives related to our campus buildings and grounds.

At an important retreat workshop on Saturday, May 10, initial draft ideas and renditions will be shared with the Preschool Board and Vestry. The primary features of their report will be: to discuss the anticipation of when ESD will vacate the building space they are leasing from the parish (and how we will provide adequate space for both school and church in the meantime); where and by how much will we expand and renovate space for our own Preschool; provide expanded community spaces for our parish ministries, including wide-open welcoming areas and “front doors” for our parish house, and a large great hall space on the ground floor for dinners and contemporary worship; and, exciting possibilities for the north property (7 acres) adjacent to our present church campus and the Bank of Texas building -- where our surface parking, Lomo Alto office building and playground now reside.

Another hopeful sign of the vitality of our parish this month is Confirmation/Reception for our sixth-graders and the Adult Inquirers’ group. On May, 4, Bishop Lambert will be here at 3:00 to confirm another large group of teens in the Church (Reception follows in the Garden Cloister), and Bishop Stanton will make his final visit as Diocesan Bishop (he retires at the end of May) on Sunday, May 11 at 9:00 to confirm adults, celebrate and preach. During the worship service we will make a special presentation to Bishop and Mrs. Stanton.

Grace, growth, and hope come through a willingness to risk and innovate, and to be responsive to the movements of God’s Spirit. I hope our children will remember that in our life with God in the church we were not so solemn or sure of ourselves not to make mistakes or to remain nimble to innovation, even as we maintain our spirited traditions. This month when we celebrate the power of the Spirit -- in campus planning and services of promise-making -- leading to the official Day of Pentecost on Sunday, June 8, we’ll be wondering where the Spirit of hope will take us.

The Risen Christ asks us again this Easter: “Do you believe? Do you have hope? Will you come with me in mission? When we say “yes,” it means an honest and determined yes to an animating motive in the world which is larger than us, and more sustainable than our efforts. We are placing our life and labor in the hands of the One who brings lasting hope.

Bob Dannals

Grant Them Eternal RestNikki Lou Massengill, January 13, sister

of Vikki Massengill Kathryn Ascough Smith, March 29, sister

of Julie Work John George Saalfield, March 30, father

of Jim Saalfield, father-in-law of Sandy Saalfield

George “Lee” Maxwell, April 7, father of Roger Maxwell, father-in-law of Kathy Maxwell, grandfather of Katelyn

Elizabeth “Betty” Eugenia Upton Hudson, April 8, mother of Andrew Hudson, grandmother of Sara Elizabeth Hudson, mother of Chris Hudson, mother-in-law od Nita Hudson, grandmother of Claire, mother of Eugenia King, mother-in-law of Frank Paul King, grandmother of Jonathan and Christian

Ouida Jane Curtis, April 14, mother of Beverly Rogers, mother-in-law of Mack Rogers, grandmother of Brittney, Brandon, Josh, Mary

Philip Carl Scheble Jr., April 16, husband of Lollie Scheble, father of Mary Susan & Elizabeth

Joena Couch Corkery, April 16, mother of Pat Brewer, mother-in-law of Bob Brewer

The Rev. John S. Akers, April 17, former clergy member Saint Michael and All Angels

Joseph Peter Gaffney, April 24, brother of Gloria Hocking, brother-in-law of Sam Hocking

Will Clark Wren Autrey, April 25, nephew of Mary and Steve Kardell, cousin of Ben

Cradle RoleWe welcome our newest members born into our parish family:

Matthew Meyer Stoneham March 9, 2014Amy and Harrison Stoneham

Rose Catherine Beckman April 22, 2014 Andrew & Kristen Beckman

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www.saintmichael.org Phone: 214-363-5471 Fax: 214-363-4388

Monday – Friday

7:00 a.m. – Eucharist – BMCWednesday

10:00 a.m. – Healing Service – BMCFriday (during Lent)

6:00 p.m. – Stations of the CrossSaturday

8:30 a.m. – Eucharist – BMC5:30 p.m. – Candlelight MassSunday

7:30 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I – SMC9:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite II - Church 9:00 a.m. – Joy Mass - Theater9:00 a.m. – Discovery Mass - SMC10:00 a.m. – Sunday School Classes (Children and Adult)11:00 a.m. – Eucharist Rite I – SMC11:00 a.m. – Celebration Mass - Theater5:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer and Eucharist Rite I – SMC

The Reverend Bob Dannals, RectorThe Reverend Kevin HuddlestonThe Reverend Greg PickensThe Reverend Lisa Flores The Reverend Jim WebbThe Reverend Michael HarmuthThe Reverend Neal HernThe Reverend Pamela TheodoreThe Reverend Michael DangeloThe Reverend Ariail Gores

Parish Clergy Parish Vestry

Stewart Thomas, Sr. WardenNancy Skochdopole, Jr. WardenGrady Schleier, TreasurerRobert Wilson, ChancellorMargaret Spellings, Clerk

Christine Ashmore, Peter Beck, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Jenevein, Rachel Morgan,Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, Grady Schleier, Tom Stewart, Matt Waller, and Kay Whelan.

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