FALL WEEKDAY MEDITATIONS WEEKDAYS: NOW – OCTOBER 30
SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 5 – 7 PM
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. – Psalm 100:4
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October 4, 2026
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, November 1
WITH SPECIAL MUSIC FROM THE SAINT MICHAEL CHORISTERS
All Saints Sunday
Today, October 4 | 4 – 5 p.m. | The Plaza
From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be blessing all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful annual tradition. A short liturgy will be led by the clergy and our Saint Michael choristers, followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served. saintmichael.org/petblessing
Celebrate your loved ones by adorning our altars with flowers.
SUNDAY NEWS
with the Rt. Rev. N.T. Wright, Former Bishop of Durham
Join us as we celebrate all of the Saints of God who we remember as examples of heroic faith and the lights of the world in their generations. At 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Church, we are honored to welcome Bishop Tom Wright as our guest preacher. Join us for this rare and special opportunity!
RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY CHRIS GIRATA
MATTHEW
Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m. Parish Hall
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | West Lot SaintMichaelsMarket.com
Adults
Mission & Outreach
Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
Rob Springer-Kyle, rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org
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MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL FALL COOKOUT
Thursday, October 22 | 6 – 8 p.m. | 5446 N. Dentwood Drive, Dallas
All Souls Evensong SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | 4 P.M. | CHURCH This is an annual service where congregants come to honor loved ones lost throughout the year and light a candle in their honor. *incense will be used at this service
Be our guest and join us for fun and laughter mixed in with hamburgers, cold brews and Thursday night football at the home of James Carry. No cost for this event. All parking will be by complimentary valet.
PRIME TIMERS NOVEMBER LUNCHEON
Thursday, November 5 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Parish Hall
Join us to hear the life story and extreme weight loss journey of Rick Salewske, who weighed 538 pounds at one point in his life. His transformation by losing almost 300 pounds eventually led to his appearance on national television programs such as Oprah’s show. Rick, who is a parishioner of Saint Michael, will tell “the unvarnished truth” about his journey and its ups and downs. Register now!
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GATEWAY OF GRACE: FALL INFORMATIONAL GATHERING Tuesday, October 27 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Atrium
Join us for a special fall gathering to learn more about the newly formed Gateway of Grace Women’s Society and enjoy the fellowship of other women. Experience Mother Samira’s story and the fulfilment of her longheld dream of the Women’s Society.
COSTA RICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP
November 20 – 23, 2026 | San Jose, Costa Rica
This trip is designed for families with children in middle school and older, offering a service opportunity that deepens faith through hands‑on work. Over a single long weekend, our team will construct a two‑room house from the ground up, working alongside the receiving family.
Youth
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Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
SONGWRITERS SONGWRITERS RETREAT RETREAT OCTOBER 16 & 17 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.
For more information, scan the QR code or contact Justin Brooks at jbrooks@saintmichael.org.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! | YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, Ocotber 7 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
Children & Families saintmichael.org/cfm
Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org
CHERUB CHOIR RECRUITMENT Wednesdays | SMES Music Room SMES and PreK – K | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. PreK – 2nd Grade | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The Saint Michael Cherub Choir is a fun music exploration time for younger children. Kids are taught the basics of healthy singing, music literacy, and liturgical formation through songs, Bible stories, and crafts. Cherub Choir is for children who are pre-K through 2nd grade.
NATIVITY PAGEANT AUDITIONS
October 18 & 25 | 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (individual slots) | Music Suite
COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP
YOUTH WITH A MISSION HOMES OF HOPE
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA | NOVEMBER 20 – 23 This fall, Saint Michael invites our families to join us for a life-changing weekend of
Calling all 3rd – 8th graders! Sign up to audition for this year’s Nativity pageant and be part of this wonderful tradition to share the story of Jesus’ birth! Children ages 3–2nd grade will be able to sign up to participate in late November and will be assigned a role based on their age or grade. The pageant will take place on December 13. Sign up now!
S E O R E H R U O R O N O H On Sunday, November 8, Saint Michael will host its annual Veterans Day Worship Service. As we prepare a special tribute to recognize our military veterans, we invite you to submit the names of your loved ones by Sunday, October 25. We are seeking names of individuals who are: • Active duty • Serving in the reserves • Military veterans • Or veterans who have passed away