THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
CHURCH | 9 A.M. APRIL 18, 2021
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 18, 2021
Welcome! Dear Friends,
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Good news! Beginning next Sunday, April 25, we have received permission from our Bishop to welcome more people to worship, Re , distribute Communion bread directly v. D a t ir a r. C hristopher D. G to worshippers, and sing indoors with masks on. There are many details that have been worked out, so I encourage you to visit the reopening page of our website to read more. Rest assured that our processes, including the way we prepare Communion and clean our building, will remain focused on keeping us all as safe and healthy as possible. I am truly grateful for the rising number of vaccinated people in our county and hopeful that we can take responsible steps toward a reopening that strengthens our community!
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Our Easter season celebration continues this Sunday! As you know, our Easter theme is Community: Rediscovering One Another. As we move forward into a new future, reconnecting with one another, we have the unique opportunity to reform our community with intentionality. This theme will be the focus of our 9 a.m. sermon series and our Easter weekday podcasts. A complimentary sermon series, Heaven and Hell, is being offered at our 11 a.m service. I hope you will join us for worship each Sunday and for daily prayer through our Easter podcast series. This Easter, we are continuing to work together for the good of our most vulnerable neighbors. In addition to all the wonderful ways in which parishioners share their gifts, we are collecting new or gently used coats of all sizes to benefit St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Please drop off your coat donations in the collection bins located at the church’s South Entrance off of Colgate. Coats will be dry cleaned, stored, and distributed at the St. Philip’s annual Christmas Store in December. We have numerous exciting experiences happening in our Saint Michael community over the next few weeks. If you’re new or new-ish to our church, I encourage you to participate in today’s Saint Michael 101 class, a chance to hear more about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting
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11 AM: CONTEMPORARY 12:15 - 1 PM: DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION (IN-PERSON)
8 PM: CHORAL COMPLINE (ONLINE ONLY)
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SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/LIVE future of our parish. Join us for the 10th Anniversary Season of the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market, every Saturday morning on the West side of our campus from 8 a.m. to noon through September 25. Join us Sunday, April 25 at 7 p.m. to hear the Grammy-award winning Chanticleer ensemble as part of the Saint Michael Presents series. Food trucks open at 6 p.m. and our very own Saint Michael Choristers will sing at 6:45 p.m. Exciting things are happening at Saint Michael and I hope to see you in-person very soon! Blessings,
If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 232-7512. 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.
S E RMON OPENING UP! SE RIES Beginning April 25, up to 200 people can come to services, sing with a mask on, and receive Communion! To register, visit saintmichael.org/inpersonworship. Services will also be live-streamed.
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SER MO S ER I E SSE &RIES P OD CAST S ENRMON A P R I L 11 – M A Y 2
and 11 AM A SAINT MICHAEL CONTEMPORARY SERMON SERIES
CURRENT PARISH STATUS as of FRI 4/16/21 8:02 AM CT
STAY ENGAGED WITH WORSHIP AND LEARNING ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation OPENING UP! Effective April 25, our capacity increases to 50% throughout the campus. In terms of the main sanctuary, that means we can accommodate up to 200 registered worshippers. In addition, we’re able to sing again (with masks on) and receive Communion directly from a clergy person. We’ll still avoid physical contact, wash our hands, stay home if sick, and maintain distance to the degree possible. It’s not exactly “normal,” but we’re getting there. Visit our website to get all the details! VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance. Please schedule your group in advance with Tish Visinsky. WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS These services may resume in consultation with the Worship and Liturgy Department following the guidelines listed above. To avoid conflicts with other regular activities and to permit sufficient cleaning, these services may be limited to certain days and times.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
The flowers adorning the Altar are given in Thanksgiving For & Celebration of Betty O. Taylor’s 86th Birthday
The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Rhapsody in D Major, Op. 30
Rossiter G. Cole
Welcome Standing American composer Rossetter G. Cole was born in rural Michigan, but traveled to Berlin as a young man, to study organ and composition. He returned to the Midwest to teach and compose, but today, his music is rarely heard; if he is remembered, it is mostly for teaching George Gershwin. This joyous Rhapsody is filled with the early-jazz harmonies and singable melodies that would characterize Gershwin’s beloved works.
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Processional Hymn Hymn 208 “The strife is o’er, the battle done”
Victory
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn S 278 Gloria
William Mathias
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People
And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray. O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Seated
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The Lesson
Acts 3:12-19
Peter addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.
“And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.” Lector
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God. Psalm 4 (Anglican chant)
John Joubert
Chanted by the Choir
Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; * you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. “You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; * how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?” Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; * when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me. Tremble, then, and do not sin; * speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. Offer the appointed sacrifices * and put your trust in the Lord. Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see better times!” * Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord. You have put gladness in my heart, * more than when grain and wine and oil increase. I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; * for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety. The Sequence Hymn is located on the next page
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Sequence Hymn Hymn 305, v. 1 “Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest”
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The Gospel
Luke 24:36b-48
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
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Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence. Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. Gospeler
The Gospel of the Lord.
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Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata
The Nicene Creed
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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,
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Parish Prayers of the People Andy Anderson, Kathryn Anschutz, Fritz Arko, Tamra & Ross Badgett, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Floyd Beckel, Pauline Brewer, Cole Britton, Pat Bywaters, Darrell Calvin, Frances Campbell, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Richard DeKnock, Julie Eggers, Margaret Geddings, Linda Rose Goldstein, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Harrison Marcus, Brittany & Bobby Murphy, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Tom Park, Oliver Pascal, Robert Ratelle, Gilbert R. Shanley,Jr., Rusty Smith, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, David Tiller, Valerie Guenther Unger, Amy Urban, Jack Day Watson, lll, Catherine Carr Worley
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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 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 VI Lector In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Lector For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. Lector For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. Lector For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. Lector People
For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.
Lector For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, in addition to those listed in the service bulletin, ___. Hear us Lord; People For your mercy is great. Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever. Lector People
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, especially for those within our Saint Michael family, ___. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
Concluding Collect Celebrant
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People
And also with you.
During the season of Easter, we omit the Confession as a way of celebrating Christ’s triumph over sin and the assurance of salvation and new life for all who are joined with him in his death and resurrection. Please be seated for the Announcements
The Birthday Blessing Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Holy Communion Edward Elgar was primarily a self-taught composer. In the nineteenth century, during which Elgar lived the majority of his life, music composition was moving toward the academic model, where most composers were professors in major universities. It was not until late in life that Elgar rose to fame. His setting of “Ave verum corpus” is beloved for its beautiful melody, which has a longing, evocative nature. The treble solo in today’s performance of “Ave verum” is sung by chorister Layna Girata in partial fulfillment of requirements for her red level of chorister training. To earn the red ribbon, a chorister must successfully sing a solo within a liturgy, in addition to many other accomplishments like writing an essay on music history, being able to explain the sacraments, mentoring younger choristers, and learning a host of music theory concepts. A solo like this is emblematic of many hours of behind-the-scenes preparation and learning.
Offertory Anthem Ave verum corpus
Edward Elgar Ave verum corpus natum ex Maria Virgine, vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum unde fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum mortis in examine. O clemens, O pie, O dulcis Jesu, fili Mariae. Hail the true body, born of the Virgin Mary: You who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for the sake of man. From whose pierced side flowed water and blood: Be a foretaste for us in the trial of death. O sweet, O merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary. - Pope Innocent VI
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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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 128 Sanctus and Benedictus
William Mathias
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, 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
During the season of Easter, we return to the practice of the Early Church and stand during the Prayer of Consecration and the Post Communion Prayer.
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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. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” 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:
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Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of 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 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,
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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: S152
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Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The Post Communion Prayer
Members of the congregation present in the sanctuary may partake of the consecrated wafers that were handed out upon entry. Standing
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living 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 go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. The Concluding Hymn is located on the next page
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Concluding Hymn Hymn 182 “Christ is alive! Let Christians sing”
This exuberant piece is based on the melody of “the” Easter Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today. Listen for the familiar “alleluias”, and the final phrase, which Stanford combines to create a sense of continuous motion and unending joy. 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.
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Postlude Prelude on the Easter Hymn, Op. 88, No. 4
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VBS 2021
JUNE 7 - 11
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us in unearthing the truth about Jesus as a junior archeologist! Children will discover amazing evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories and explore real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus! This year will be more exciting than ever as we host VBS outside on our West Field, allowing us to truly DIG into the teachings and our theme.
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Food Trucks and Fun on the Field (BYOB)
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Pre-Show by Saint Michael Choristers
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Saint Michael Presents: Chanticleer
Are you ready? The globally-renowned CHANTICLEER ensemble will be presented Sunday, April 25 at 7 p.m., as part of the Saint Michael Presents series. This speciallycurated, pre-recorded concert will inspire and move you. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite beverage, and view the concert on the enormous LED digital billboard after enjoying a social-distanced picnic with the Saint Michael community! Register for the concert at the link below!
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Praying Our Goodbyes JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Volunteer Celebration Wednesday, April 21 5:30–7 p.m. Tent on the West Field
Join us for a celebration to honor our Jubilee volunteers and learn about opportunities for engagement. RSVP by April 18 via our digital e-vite. or email Chanta, cbhan@saintmichael.org.
Led by The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Wednesday, April 21 10–11:30 a.m. | Parlor Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind. Utilizing readings from the book, Praying Our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp, Hiltrude helps those in attendance examine their grief and recognize it. Hiltrude tells us “for humans to shorten or circumvent the grieving process is to invite illness and even severe depression”. Please contact Hiltrude, hnussertelfer@aol.com to RSVP.
GET CONNECTED! CARE OF CREATION | MY STORY SERIES Led by Elizabeth Lang Sundays April 11 – May 16 10 AM CT Zoom saintmichael.org/mystory “For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies...” “Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation...” “And God saw that it was good...“ Through prayers, hymns, and scripture our worship praises God for the blessing of creation 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 suffering to Texas, we noticed our dependence on resources for life and comfort. What is a faithful response to both our love for and fear of nature? This course will bring together wisdom from our Christian tradition and current knowledge to address how we can protect the earth and preserve ourselves and our fellow creatures. We invite people to join in reading and discussing To Serve and Guard the Earth by Beth 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. For questions or to register, please contact Hannah Fisher, hfisher@saintmichael.org.
EASTER SEASON COAT DRIVE
Benefitting St. Philip’s School and Community Center April 6-30 We need your new or gently used coats of all sizes! Drop them off in the collection bins located at the SMAA South Entrance. Coats will be stored and distributed at the St. Philip’s annual Christmas Store in December.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! June 7 – 11 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. West Field
Join the VBS team for Destination Dig! Don’t miss out on your chance to impact the lives of our youngest parishioners in this fun and interactive environment. Youth and adult positions available! If you are interested, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org, or visit saintmichael.org/vbs.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Our parish donated 230 “Help Them Home” Welcome Baskets for Austin Street Center’s newly rehoused residents! Thank you for the beautiful notes and kind words that accompanied these compassionate gifts. We hope that prayer, discussion, and giving deepened your experience of Lent this year! Saint Michael Mission and Outreach Committee
RELIEF FUND
saintmichael.org/give As our ministry partners across Dallas continue to serve the community in the aftermath of the winter storm, we are supporting them through our Relief Fund. Please give generously!
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) BEGINNING APRIL 25 WE’RE AT 50% CAPACITY! While we will be able to have MANY more (200!) joining together in the Church for worship, we’ll still need a head-count to make sure we don’t go over the 50%. Click on your service of choice at saintmichael.org/inpersonworship to make your reservation—we’ve simplified the process to make it as easy as possible! To make your reservations and to stay informed going forward, visit saintmichael.org/inpersonworship. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: •
INCREASED CAPACITY Occupancy for all rooms on the SMAA campus will increase to 50%, even if that results in less than 6 feet distance between individuals. Our Operations Department is determining what this means for each room and will post these numbers. In the main sanctuary, up to 200 people may attend worship, in addition to worship leaders and volunteers. This works out to five people per pew, but households with more than five people may sit together in one pew. While a simple registration process will still be required for Sunday morning services, seats will no longer be assigned. The new, easier-to-use registration system will go live on Monday, April 19, at 10 AM at saintmichael.org/inpersonworship. We will continue to livestream our major Sunday morning services for the foreseeable future.
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MASKS will still be required indoors, except for small groups where everyone is fully vaccinated (defined as two weeks after the final dose). We are not defining small groups, because that is at the discretion of the group leader. If anyone in the room is unvaccinated, or vaccination status is unclear, everyone should keep their masks on. Outdoors, masks are only required when going to and from your seat or standing close to others. Once you are at your seat outdoors, you may remove your mask.
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CONGREGATIONAL SINGING will be permitted indoors, as long as masks are worn (with certain exceptions for worship leaders). Outdoors, unmasked singing is fine while you are at your seat.
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COMING FORWARD TO RECEIVE COMMUNION Worshippers may receive Communion from fully vaccinated priests up front. While envelopes with wafers will still be available at the entrance for those wishing to receive Communion at their seats, everyone else is invited to come forward to receive the bread (no common cup yet). Just wear your mask until you reach the priest, remove your mask to take Communion, and put your mask back on before returning to your seat. Distribution of Communion in Saint Michael Chapel at 12:15 P.M. on Sunday will continue for now, but will probably be phased out at the appropriate time.
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OTHER WORSHIP INFORMATION We will still avoid physical contact at the peace, passing the offering plate (offertory baskets will be available outside), and presenting the gifts from the back of the church. Worshippers are encouraged to move outdoors immediately after the service and not congregate inside.
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ENTRANCES & EXITS The main campus entrance for Sunday worship will continue to be the school entrance on the west side of the building (the north entrance is closed due to imminent construction). Those who can’t walk that far due to physical disability may enter through the south entrance. Greeters will be available at both entrances. Clergy, staff, and worship volunteers should continue to enter through the south entrance. Leadership prayer moments before the services will take place in the Parlor.
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FEWER FORMS Answering and signing a COVID-19 questionnaire will no longer be necessary for individuals entering the campus. During the week, visitors without a nametag should stop at the reception desk to get a temporary nametag.
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NAMETAGS Wear your nametags! This is an act of hospitality and will help us reconnect. It’s also important for church and school safety.
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SAFETY is still paramount: wear your masks (except as indicated above), don’t come in if you are sick, maintain physical distance to the degree possible, and wash your hands.
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/inpersonworship
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