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Scan the QR code or visit saintmichael.org/committoserve.
THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE
1. Explore Your Gifts 2. Consider Serve Opportunities 3. Make the Commitment
Sunday, November 23 | 8:45 – 11:15 a.m.
SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
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The Official Magazine for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
“There are people who gave generously so I could grow up in this church. Now it’s my turn—to give, to serve, and to help create a place of belonging for the next generation.”
5:30 p.m. Service | Church
– Virginia Puckett
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Beth Puckett, Thille Newton, Pauline Newton, and Virginia Puckett after Easter services.
9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel 10 a.m. Activities Youth Center (2nd Floor) 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. SaintMichael.org/AdventFest
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WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
The Reverend Carl m. Andrews
Lessons & Carols ADVENT
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RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY CHRIS GIRATA
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WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Saint Michael Chapel
SUNDAY NEWS November 9, 2025 The Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
SONGWRITERS SONGWRITERS RETREAT RETREAT NOVEMBER 14 & 15 at SAINT MICHAEL
Calling all songwriters in DFW! This in-person retreat is designed for artists to connect and collaborate with their Creator and creative community while unlocking the courage of using the Psalms to write from a place of lament. Meals are provided for the weekend and please see the list of nearby hotels for lodging. All skill levels welcome! Scan the QR code to sign up.
FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CONCERT BY
RACHEL WILHELM Beauty In The Broken: A Journey Through Lament and Hope RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET HERE
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
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
SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL
Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! | YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, November 12 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
YOUTH ADVENT SERVICE PROJECTS
Wednesdays, December 3 & 10 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
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DECEMBER 7 | 7 PM | CHURCH
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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!
ompline Choir
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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 4 – 12, 2026
saintmichael.org/youth NOVEMBER 14 | 7 PM
Children & Families
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
“O Antiphons”
2025 Beneficiaries:
SIEBEN MAGNIFICAT-ANTIPHONEN ARVO PÄRT
Jubilee Park and Community Center Stephen C. Foster Elementary School St. Philips School and Community Center 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.