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PALM SUNDAY
CHURCH | 9 A.M.
MARCH 28, 2021
PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 28, 2021
Welcome!
JOIN US IN WORSHIP
Dear Friends,
We have reached the beginning of IN-PERSON, STREAMING & ON DEMAND!
Holy Week, the most sacred week
of the year. This year’s worship
offerings are a variety of in-person 9 AM: TRADITIONAL
and online experiences meant to
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12:15 - 1 PM: DISTRIBUTION OF
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, and in addition to our COMMUNION
online worship at 9 and 11 a.m., you are invited to join us for an (IN-PERSON)
outdoor service at 5:30 p.m. under our new tent in the west field.
Seating under the tent is limited, so please bring a folding chair
with you just in case the tent is full. 5:30 PM: OUTDOOR EUCHARIST
(IN-PERSON)
Each day in Holy Week will feature a special worship service at 7
p.m. Details on each service can be found on the Holy Week page
of our site, and include Women of the Passion, Liturgy of the 8 PM: CHORAL COMPLINE
(ONLINE ONLY)
Nails, Tenebrae, and the Paschal Triduum (Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil). For our youngest members,
I commend the online service at noon on Good Friday when we
will walk through the stations of the cross designed specifically
for our preschool and early elementary school children. IN-PERSON TICKETS
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WORSHIPTICKETS
Holy Week will lead us into the great celebration of Easter next
week. In addition to our online Easter Sunday services at 9
and 11 a.m., we have two in-person experiences. The first is our
sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 6:30 a.m., and the second
STREAMING & ON DEMAND
is our special Journey to Easter offering from 1:30-3:00 p.m. SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/LIVE
This will be an opportunity for all of you to walk through the
church, receive communion and an Easter blessing, and have
free professional portraits made in the Saint Michael Chapel
garden!
Finally, please remember to share images of your home altars with
us by sending them to info@saintmichael.org or tag us online
using #myhomealtar, and finish up your special Lent service
project. The baskets for Austin Street Center can be delivered to Palm Sunday Outdoor Eucharist
the church’s west parking lot anytime between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | West Field
on Easter Sunday. Please also consider your support our Easter
celebration through Easter flowers in honor or memory of loved Seating is limited. Please bring your
ones and our Easter plate, given away in total to help the most favorite lawnchair or blanket.
vulnerable in our community. Our gratitude overflows in love!
With continued prayers for this sacred journey, Holy Week services will be available at
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/HOLY WEEK
If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 232-7512.
#SMAACARES If you need non-urgent pastoral support, please contact Katherine Bowen in the Pastoral Care department at
kbowen@saintmichael.org. If you have a prayer request, please let us know at saintmichael.org/prayer.
CURRENT PARISH STATUS
as of THU 3/18/21 1:05 PM CT
WELCOME!
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso STAY ENGAGED WITH WORSHIP
AND LEARNING ONLINE
Associate for Worship & Liturgy saintmichael.org/live and
saintmichael.org/liveformation
IN-PERSON WORSHIP: A limited
number of people may attend
Join us in our 40 day public worship services. Mask-
wearing and social distancing are
still required on the Saint Michael
campus. Registration for in-person
worship services begins online each
Monday at 10 AM CT, and tickets
can be reserved at saintmichael.org/
worshiptickets. Although we have
HOLY MAUNDY returned to in-person worship on
SATURDAY THURSDAY
most Sunday mornings, we will not
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have in-person attendance in the
FRIDAY
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morning on March 28 and April 4.
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However, in-person attendance will
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PALM SUNDAY be permitted at outdoor services
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on Palm Sunday afternoon, Easter
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SUNDAY
Registered attendees now enter
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SUNDAY through the Saint Michael Episcopal
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Hand Broom Question School (SMES) Porte Cochère in the
Dawn & Dust Pan
West parking lot due to upcoming
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campus. Health safety guidelines
Prayer Question Pot Holder
Towel for those coming onto the campus
Pot Holder 1 Bath Towel
may be found at saintmichael.org/
1 Sponge
1 Paper Towel SECOND worshiptickets.
SUNDAY
1 Paper
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Towel
VISITORS DURING THE WEEK
Question Prayer 1 Roll
should enter through the south
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ASH
WEDNESDAY FIRST SUNDAY 1 Roll
entrance. Please schedule your
group in advance with Tish Visinsky.
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WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND
BAPTISMS are permitted outdoors
in unlimited numbers, as long
as households are distanced and
masked. These services may also be
held in Saint Michael Chapel, with a
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
During Lent, we kept the unhoused in prayer as we seek to provide for their
limit of 20 people, including church
For more information on all of our Lenten opportunities, please visit saintmichael.org/lent. personnel. Please contact Dianne
needs. We are assembling housewarming baskets for men and women who
live at Austin Street Center as they transition into permanent housing. Boyd for more information.
SAINT MICHAEL EPISCOPAL
Please participate with us in remembering all who need safe residence by
SCHOOL (SMES) Updates are
praying for the ones who will receive these items. On Easter Sunday, please
bring the collected items in a laundry basket to the West Lot before the available on their website.
6:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. services. We will deliver them!
This prelude is based upon a Holy Eucharist Rite II
chorus from Handel’s Messiah:
“Lift up your heads, o ye gates:
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting The Word of God
doors, and the King of Glory
shall come in.” Handel’s original The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
melody is heard from the very Incense will be used during this service.
beginning, creating a majestic
processional. It is then played
in a minor key, to form an
Prelude
energetic fugue, which leads to March upon Handel’s “Lift up your heads” Alexandre Guilmant
a powerful restatement of the
original material.
Welcome
Virtual Introit by the Cherub Choir
The text “Hosanna, Hosanna,
O Blessed is He who comes in the Hosanna Lynn Russell
name of the Lord” is set to
a lilting melody, making a Hosanna, Hosanna, O blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
welcome fit for a king as Jesus Sing Hosanna, Christ the King comes riding by
returns to Jerusalem. Sing Hosanna, palms and praises fill the sky
Hosanna, Hosanna, O blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Liturgy of the Palms
Standing Salutation & Collect for Palm Sunday
Celebrant Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salva-
tion, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of
those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immor-
tality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing of the Palms
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The palms are lifted up; the celebrant continues
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by
which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our
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Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph,
and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their
garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches
be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in
his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the
way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with
you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
People Hosanna in the highest.
Deacon Let us go forth in peace.
People In the name of Christ. Amen.
Processional Hymn
Hymn 154 “All glory, laud, and honor” Valet will ich dir geben
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The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in
your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully
grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be
freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Seated The Lesson Zechariah 9:9-12
Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!
Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble
and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off
the chariot from Ephraim and the war-horse from Jerusalem; and the
battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations;
his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends
of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with
you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your
stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you
double.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Chanted by the Choir Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (Anglican Chant) William Crotch
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
Let Israel now proclaim, *
“His mercy endures for ever.”
Open for me the gates of righteousness; *
I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD.
“This is the gate of the LORD; *
he who is righteous may enter.”
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *
and have become my salvation.
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The same stone which the builders rejected *
has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the LORD’s doing, *
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
On this day the LORD has acted; *
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Hosannah, LORD, hosannah! *
LORD, send us now success.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *
we bless you from the house of the LORD.
God is the LORD; he has shined upon us; *
form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
“You are my God, and I will thank you; *
you are my God, and I will exalt you.”
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
Sequence Hymn Standing
Hymn 65, v. 1 “Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för Herran
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The Gospel John 12:12-16
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that
Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees
and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who
comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young
donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion.
Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” His disciples did
not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then
they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been
done to him.
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Seated The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Standing The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
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in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People Form V
Parish Prayers of the People
Lector In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
Kathryn Anschutz,
Lector For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and Fritz Arko, Jennifer Ryan Ball,
Floyd Beckel, Pauline Brewer,
love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, Pat Bywaters, Frances Campbell,
we pray to you, O Lord. Betty Crawford,
People Lord, have mercy. Ellie & Isabel Curiel,
Peggy Daniel, Richard DeKnock,
Lector For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for George and Michael our Margaret Geddings,
Linda Rose Goldstein,
own Bishops, for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the
Michael Gratkowski,
holy people of God. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston,
we pray for____, we pray to you, O Lord. Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller,
Josh Hight, Marlise King Joseph,
People Lord, have mercy.
Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman,
Lector For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our Sandra Klingeman Jeff Kunzler,
Harrison Marcus,
divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father Brittany & Bobby Murphy,
are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Heather Nemec,
People Lord, have mercy. Amanda Neuhoff, Tom Park,
Robert Ratelle Rusty Smith,
Lector For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham,
Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr.,
preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Patty Thompson, David Tiller,
People Lord, have mercy. Valerie Guenther Unger,
Lector For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance Amy Urban, Jack Day Watson, lll,
Catherine Carr Worley
may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For those in positions of public trust, that they may serve justice,
and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to
you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy. 6
Lector For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for
refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be
relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For this congregation, for those who are present, and for those
who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart,
and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you,
O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all
whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our
families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety,
they may live in joy, peace, and health. For the special needs and
concerns of this congregation in addition to those listed in the
service bulletin___. We Pray for all who have died, that they may
have a place in your eternal kingdom, particularly for those
within our Saint Michael family___, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Lector Rejoicing in the fellowship of blessed Saint Michael and all the
saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life
to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God.
Silence
Concluding Collect
Celebrant Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the
world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among
them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they
may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Kneeling Confession of Sin
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have
left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly
7repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and
forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to
the glory of your Name. Amen.
Absolution
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our
Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of
the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace Standing
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
Please be seated for
People And also with you. the Announcements
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem
Ride on, ride on in majesty Grayston Ives
Ride on, ride on in majesty! Bill Ives (who publishes under
Hark, all the tribes hosanna cry, the name Grayston) served for
Thy humble beast pursues his road 18 years as the director of the
Magdalen College Choir
With palms and scattered garments strowed. at Oxford University. His
Ride on, ride on in majesty! setting of Henry Milman’s
hymn text “Ride On” is richly
In lowly pomp ride on to die, expressive, painting both the
O Christ thy triumph now begin exuberant and the intensely
O’er captive death and conquered sin. personal sides of Palm Sunday.
While crowds heralded Jesus’
Ride on, ride on in majesty! arrival with hosannas, Jesus
The winged squadrons of the sky himself knew he was walking
ever closer to his crucifixion.
Look down with sad and wondering eyes
Likewise, this motet has
To see the approaching sacrifice. moments of quiet reflection (as
at the phrase “bow thy meek
Ride on, ride on in majesty! head to mortal pain”) and
Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; moments of exultant celebration
The Father on his sapphire throne (as at the phrase “the Father on
Awaits his own anointed Son. his sapphire throne”).
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
Bow thy meek head to mortal pain,
Then take, O God, thy power, and reign.
- Henry Milman
8Standing Presentation Hymn
All Things Are Thine Erhalt uns, Herr
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All things are thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts to of - fer thee; And
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hence with grate - ful hearts to - day Thine own be - fore thy feet we lay.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give
thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the
cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering
and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their
trust in him.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and
with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim
the glory of your Name:
Hymn S 129 Sanctus and Benedictus Robert Powell
9Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, Kneeling
and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you,
in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our
human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God
and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience
to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus At the following words concerning
the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and it, or lay a hand upon it; and at
gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup
for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” and any other vessel containing
wine to be consecrated.
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he
gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the
new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of
sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Celebrant and People
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of The Celebrant continues
praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension,
we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and
Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in
him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament,
and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us
with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and Chanted by the Celebrant
in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours,
Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
10Celebrant and People Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Fraction Anthem: S153 Ambrosian chant
In this time of social distancing, we Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in
are united in our faith and in the
remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your
spiritual reception of the body and
blood of Jesus Christ. hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Kneeling The Post Communion Prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as liv-
ing members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us
with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us
now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love
and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing
The Dismissal
Deacon Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
11Concluding Hymn Standing
Hymn 473 “Lift high the cross” Crucifer
Today’s postlude is a free
fantasia based on the German
chorale tune “Valet will ich dir
geben” which we sing to the text,
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor”.
The theme can be heard most
clearly in the low pedal notes.
Postlude
Fantasia on Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736 Johann Sebastian Bach Hymn permission used by Rite Song,
a one-time use reprint license for
congregational use.
The foregoing text of the worship service
contained in this order of worship is taken
from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.
The Book of Common Prayer alone is of
authority in the worship of the
Episcopal Church. This program is provided
for convenience of use on this occasion.
12APRIL 4, 2021
E AST E R DAY
6:30 9 AM 11 AM
SUNRISE TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY
OUTDOORS STREAMING ONLY STREAMING ONLY
IN-PERSON
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A P R I L 11 – M A Y 2 Compline Features:
Music by
Women Composers
8 PM CT | Online Only
and
This sermon series will focus on
something rarely addressed in a
directed way: the end of things.
We will look at the traditional view For the season of Lent, the music department is
of how things will go, heaven, hell, showcasing the music of women composers. Featured
and who goes where. composers at Compline will be Amy Beach, Kerry
Andrew, Stephanie Martin, and Elizabeth Atkinson. We
are pleased to feature voices of diverse composers, and
A SAINT MICHAEL invite you to join us in this journey.
CONTEMPORARY SERMON SERIES saintmichael.org/complineTRIADS & SPIRITUAL GROWTH
ENNE AGR A M INTENSIV E E A S TER OFFERING
Tuesdays, April 6 - 27 | 3:00 PM CT | Zoom
To grow spiritually we must be willing to look
at ourselves honestly and truly know ourselves.
Enneagram work helps us to recognize and name our
ways of operating in the world, in ways that are both
attractive and unattractive. Many of our habitual ways of
engaging in life are explainable by our Enneagram Triad
– Gut, Heart or Head. In this class we’ll use our Triads as
the starting point for engaging our spiritual work.
Completion of The Enneagram Journey class is required
in order to participate in any Enneagram Intensive
offering. For questions and to enroll please contact
Mary at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.
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CARE OF CREATION | MY STORY SERIES RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
Led by Elizabeth Lang Led by Chris Girata
Sundays, April 11 - May 16 Wednesdays
10 AM CT 10:30 - 11:30 AM CST
Zoom Streamed live to our webpage, Facebook,
saintmichael.org/mystory Youtube, and via podcast!
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“For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the
skies . . .” Join Chris for an exciting study of Revelation, one
of the most significant apocalyptic books of the
“Give us a reverence for the earth as your own Bible. We will consider how this book has been
creation. . ..” understood (and misunderstood!) throughout
“And God saw that it was good . . . “ Jewish and Christian history, and how it can guide
us in our own discipleship today. For questions
Through prayers, hymns, and scripture our or to be added to the weekly email list, email
worship praises God for the blessing of creation Meredith Rose, mrose@saintmichael.org.
and invites us to care for God’s created order. In
this tough time of the pandemic, many people
have found solace and peace in nature. In the
midst of the wobbling polar vortex that brought
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on resources for life and comfort. What is Each month parishioners from Saint Michael
a faithful response to both our love for and prepare and serve food for 250 people
fear of nature? This course will bring together experiencing homelessness. Families are always
wisdom from our Christian tradition and current welcome to volunteer.
knowledge to address how we can protect the
earth and preserve ourselves and our fellow Tuesday, April 6 – Cooking
creatures. We invite people to join in reading and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
discussing To Serve and Guard the Earth by Beth Parish Hall kitchen
Botarski as a way to explore faithful responses
to our situation. Instead of listening to a lecture,
people will be invited to engage in group
discussion, which Dr. Elizabeth Lang will facilitate.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Become a volunteer!
For questions, to register, or to receive the book,
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to call clients
contact Hannah Fisher, hfisher@saintmichael.org.
and provide feedback to VNA. In order to
effectively call and check-in with clients, ONLY
volunteers who are registered can participate
BREAKFAST BAGS using the VNA Meals on Wheels app. Virtual
We are in need of small groups to provide deliveries ensure our vulnerable senior clients
breakfast bags for clients at Austin Street Center. can be reminded to eat their meal, check on
They have transitioned to a 24-hour shelter and their wellbeing, and follow up on any needs in
need extra support to provide 3 meals a day for a timely manner. Please contact Christi Morrow,
residents. Visit our Sign Up Genius to register. cmorrow@saintmichael.org, for more information.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY
Your giving keeps our ministries alive in the community and in your home.
EASY TEXT-TO-GIVE | Text “give” to (855) 703-9385IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE)
We extend a warm welcome to all those who are attending worship services in person! Here are a few
guidelines that will make your time with us safer and more enjoyable.
In-person worship continues April 11 at 9 AM CT (Traditional) and 11 AM CT (Contemporary). Reserve
1 ticket per person (up to 5), beginning at 10 AM CT every Monday: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets.
Consecrated wafers are available during the Distribution of Communion at 12:15 p.m.
Although we have returned to in-person worship on most Sunday mornings, we will not have in-
person attendance in the morning on April 4. However, in-person attendance will be permitted at
outdoor services on Palm Sunday afternoon, Easter early morning, and Easter afternoon.
Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services continue to be the way that most people
participate in worship. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
While state guidelines may be changing, diocesan guidelines remain the same:
• Masks are required (ages 2+)
• Maintain at least six feet distance from everyone not living in your household
• No shaking hands, hugs, or any physical contact with people outside your household
• No physical passing of the peace (although eye contact and a wave is encouraged)
• No congregational singing (unless outdoors)
• No passing of the offering plate (you may give as you leave or online at saintmichael.org/give)
• Leave the building immediately after worship ends and socialize outdoors
Sunday services are offered live, streamed, and on-demand, at 9 AM CT, 11 AM CT, and 8 PM CT (online only).
Worship with us online: saintmichael.org/live | Worship with us in-person: saintmichael.org/worshipticketsSAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471
www.saintmichael.org
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