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ADVENT 2025 NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 24
Sunday, November 23 | 8:45 – 11:15 a.m.
VISIT THE ADVENT HUB PAGE
SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Official Magazine for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel 10 a.m. Activities Youth Center (2nd Floor) “Almighty God, all that we have comes from your gracious hand. Inspire us to offer our time, talents, and treasures with humble hearts, returning to you what is already yours. May our giving deepen our faith and strengthen our community, to the glory of your name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
The festival begins with an Advent-themed Joy service and includes the appearance of a very special guest: St. Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.
– Chuck Hensley, 2026 Stewardship Committee Member
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Beth Puckett, Thille Newton, Pauline Newton, and Virginia Puckett after Easter services.
Christmas Altar Flowers Celebrate the season with a gift of altar flowers in memory or honor of loved ones, recognized in the Christmas Eve Flower Memorial bulletin. Scan the QR code to make a donation from Now - December 12 saintmichael.org/christmasflowers
SERVE
Scan the QR code or visit saintmichael.org/committoserve.
1. Explore Your Gifts 2. Consider Serve Opportunities 3. Make the Commitment
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Lessons & Carols ADVENT
Su n d ay, Nove m b e r 3 0
4 PM
RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY CHRIS GIRATA
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CHURCH
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Saint Michael Chapel
SUNDAY NEWS November 16, 2025 The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost
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DECEMBER 7 | 7 PM | CHURCH
the
ompline Choir “O Antiphons”
SIEBEN MAGNIFICAT-ANTIPHONEN ARVO PÄRT
Adults
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The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL SMU TAILGATE Saturday, November 22 | 10 a.m. | Room 206
Join us as we cheer on the SMU Mustangs. Enjoy the SMU tradition of tailgating on the Boulevard! Cost of game tickets is $66. Wives are welcome! For more information, contact tsmith@saintmichael.org.
PRIME TIMER’S DECEMBER LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 4 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Coke Room (Room 201)
The Music of Christmas and Advent – Tom Hammond-Davies, Director of Music, discusses the anticipation of the coming of the Messiah through the music of Advent and the celebration of Christ’s birth with Christmas music. The price of the meal is $15, cash or check at the door. For more information, contact Shelly Mathis at smathis25a@gmail.com.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT THE EXCHANGE
Wednesday, November 19 | 5 – 7 p.m. | 5 Highland Park Village
CHoristers sing at Northpark Mall DECEMBER 10 | 5 PM | NORTHPARK MALL
Enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange. The store will be decked out for Christmas and yes, you can shop! Proceeds help fund the Women of Saint Michael Gifts Committee.
Youth
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Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org
ADVENT FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 30 | 10 a.m. | Youth Center
The festival will begin with an Advent-themed Joy service and includes the appearance of a very special guest: St. Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.
Mission & Outreach saintmichael.org/outreach
Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org
JUBILEE PARK SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Thursday, November 20 | 10 – 2 p.m. | 907 Bank Street
Join our team in hosting a heartwarming holiday luncheon for the seniors at Jubilee. We’re looking for volunteers to help with event preparations and to serve during the luncheon. Learn more and sign up online to be part of this special celebration!
TELA HONDURAS MISSION Trip Dates: March 7 – 12, 2026
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Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! | YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, November 19 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
YOUTH ADVENT SERVICE PROJECTS
DEC 21 8 AM
Children & Families
Wednesdays, December 3 & 10 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
Join us in the Youth Center on the first two Wednesdays of Advent as we share a meal, sing carols, and offer our time serving two of our local mission partners!
Serve all ages by providing dental services, leading Christian education activities, and completing construction projects. Sign up online. For more information, contact George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net.
I BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Gift Selection: Now – November 30, 2025 Sunday Gift Drop-Off | 8:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Church and Chapel Narthexes Weekday Gift Drop-Off and Amazon Deliveries: Collection bin outside the Church office on the first floor of the Lomo Alto building.
Share the holidays with our friends at Jubilee in our annual holiday event, I Believe in Angels (IBIA). Sponsor angels (children and seniors) through financial donations and/or by purchasing Christmas gifts. Many volunteer opportunities are available! For more information, contact Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org.
VNA’S POWER OF PIE 2025 Beneficiaries: Jubilee Park and Community Center Stephen C. Foster Elementary School St. Philips School and Community Center
Interested in trying choir or enjoying a fun musical experience? Join us in the loft to rehearse with the adult choir for the 9 AM Traditional Service–no vestments or experience needed!
Project Moses
November 16 – December 19 SaintMichael.org/HeartOfGiving
Participate online or by visiting our tables outside the Chapel and Church on Sundays.
Online sales: Now – November 20 | Pick up: November 25 & 26
Join us in supporting the wonderful work of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Meals on Wheels as we once again celebrate the holidays. Order your pies and sweet breads baked by local favorite bakers. With a $25 pie or $15 bread, you’re helping VNA Meals on Wheels deliver food and friendship to homebound, hungry seniors and provide compassionate care to seriously ill patients. Place your order online.