SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 31, 2025
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
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We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
The new school year is off to a great start, and we are all praying for students, teachers, and staff! We’ve kicked off our own classes for all ages each Sunday during the 10 o’clock hour. Please see the back of this bulletin to learn more about what we offer. In addition, the Men of Saint Michael (MOSM) and the Women of Saint Michael (WOSM) are starting their new programming year, and the Rector’s Bible Study (RBS) kicks off in a few weeks. You’re invited to join them all! Please pick up a copy of the Sunday News or stop one of our wonderful greeters after this service.
Last week I emailed the parish about an important issue that our Saint Michael Vestry has taken up. For many years now, the Diocese of Dallas (our diocese), has not been fully aligned with The Episcopal Church. We are seeking full alignment through a process called Designated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight (DEPO). Please click the QR code below to learn more about DEPO. I will also hold an in-person-only session on Monday, September 8 at 5 p.m. in the Church for those who would like to learn more from me directly.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I
The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323
The Summary of the Law
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 324
BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The First Lesson Proverbs 25:6-7 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 112
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see page 5
The Second Lesson Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 see page 6
The Gospel (standing) see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Robin Hinkle
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form I
BCP 326
BCP 383
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
BCP 332
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 336
BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 339
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Give online by selecting General 2025 from the dropdown menu.
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 518
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The First Lesson Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 (seated) see page 6
Psalm 112 see page 5
The Gospel (standing) see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend David Faulkner
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form III
BCP 358
BCP 387
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360
The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 488
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) BCP 361
Sanctus and Benedictus (sung by all) Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread
364
Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 304
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 365 The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 366
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 344 Postlude
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Proverbs 25:6-7
Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great; for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 112
Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord * and have great delight in his commandments! Their descendants will be mighty in the land; * the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in their house, * and their righteousness will last for ever. Light shines in the darkness for the upright; * the righteous are merciful and full of compassion. It is good for them to be generous in lending * and to manage their affairs with justice.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of August 26, 2025
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Don Baty
Larry Been
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bergner
Robert Bliss
Len Bourland
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Ben Cervin
Carolyn Cochran
Jean Coleman
Patti Cooper
Carlos Cuellar
Ray Franks
Jean Fuller
Forest German
Curtis Green
Jody Guenther
Josh Hight
Earle Hill
Barbara Hornback
Wade Hyde
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
John Khoury
Danny Landeros
Velma Landry
Kenneth Lindh
Maggie Little
Tom Luce
Celia Smith McGrath
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
David Martin
Michael Matamoros
Janie Meyer
Irene Moir
Jim Morris
Jack Myers
Heather Nemec
Bob Paccone
Bob Paddock
Gerry Roberts
Arden Showalter
Brad Smith
Chandler Wade Smith
Dianne Smith
Fadi Suleiman
Byrd Teague
Bryan Ward
John Wieden
Jack Winlow
Mary Wolf
Hannah Wood
For they will never be shaken; * the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance. They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; * their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord. Their heart is established and will not shrink, * until they see their desire upon their enemies. They have given freely to the poor, * and their righteousness stands fast forever; they will hold up their head with honor. The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away; * the desires of the wicked will perish.
The Second Lesson Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ... Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. ... When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
The preceding text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.
The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church.
This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
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7:30 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM Education for All Ages
11 AM
Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
sunday at Saint Michael
EDUCATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing
Adults
Four Portraits of Jesus: Matthew Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Chris Girata
Faith And Practice: Mysticism & Anglican Spirituality Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
Class For Parents: Parenting in the Midst of Tragedy Room 212 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith
Saint Michael 101: Introduction to Anglicanism Room 200 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle
Youth
Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center
High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
Children
Godly Play: PreK – 1st Grade (Ages 3 – 7)
PreK (Room 213) | Kindergarten (Room 211) | 1st Grade (Room 208)
One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209
Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade | Room 207
Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through Chapel or Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.