THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
CHURCH | 9 A.M. APRIL 25, 2021
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 25, 2021
Welcome! Dear Friends,
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We are taking a big step in our reopening efforts. We can now welcome you back into our church building at a much higher level: up to 50% of the capacity of each room. Re v. D a, The impacts are good in many ways, ir a t r. C hristopher D. G but most importantly, we can bring more people into the church for worship, including the distribution of Communion bread directly to worshippers and singing with masks on. Even though our limits are much higher, limits still remain, so please do us the favor of simply letting us know you plan to worship with us each week by registering on our worship page. Seating is no longer structured or reserved, but we want to make sure we don’t exceed our expanded limits. As you might imagine, the reopening process is complex. We have vetted many details and want to communicate them thoroughly, so I encourage you to visit the reopening page of our website to read more. Our processes will remain a high priority, including the way we prepare Communion and clean our building, to keep us all as safe and healthy as possible. I am truly grateful that we can take responsible steps toward a reopening that strengthens our community! This great season of Easter is an opportunity for us to go deeper in our own discipleship and I hope you have been praying with us each weekday through our Easter podcast series. Our Easter theme is Community: Rediscovering One Another. As we move toward reopening and into a new future together, reconnecting with one another gives us the unique opportunity to re-form our community with intentionality. Daily prayer is a great way to stay on that path together. I’m thrilled to report that we collected more than $30,000 in our Easter plate that will be divided equally among our mission partners: Austin Street Center, North Dallas Shared Ministries, and Amistad Mission (Bolivia). The money we collected will be a surprise gift to them as they continue to do wonderful work! We are also continuing to work together for the good of our most vulnerable neighbors this Easter season, including 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.
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S E RMON OPENING UP! SE RIES Beginning today, up to 200 people can come to services, sing with a mask on, and receive Communion! To regsiter, visit saintmichael.org/ inpersonworship. Services will also be live-streamed.
9 AM A P R I L 4 – M AY 1 6
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 4/23/21 11:24 AM CT
STAY ENGAGED WITH WORSHIP AND LEARNING ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation OPENING UP! Effective this Sunday, 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.
The flowers adorning the Altar are given in Thanksgiving for the Anniversary of Carolyn and Wyatt Rousseau
Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Prelude on St. Columba Standing
Harold Friedell
Welcome Processional Hymn
Harold Friedell served as organist and choirmaster at St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York, and as a professor in the Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music, until his untimely death in 1958. This lush prelude treats the beloved hymn “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”.
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Hymn 199 “Come, ye faithful, raise the strain”
St. Kevin
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
Hymn continues on the next page
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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 Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Seated
The Lesson
1 John 3:16-24
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us - and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. Lector
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The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23 (Anglican chant)
Edward C. Bairstow
The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters. He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Sequence Hymn Hymn 343, v. 1 “Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless”
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The Gospel
John 10:11-18
Gospeler
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”
Seated Standing
Gospeler
The Gospel of the Lord.
People
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Nicene Creed 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, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:
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The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
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 In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. 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;
Parish Prayers of the People Kathryn Anschutz, Fritz Arko, Tamra & Ross Badgett, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Floyd Beckel, Pauline Brewer, Cole Britton, Kimberly & Todd Burk, Pat Bywaters, Darrell Calvin, Frances Campbell, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Richard DeKnock, Joe Frederick, 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, Rusty Smith, Janet & Ralph Stafford, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, David Tiller, Valerie Guenther Unger, Amy Urban, Jack Day Watson, lll, Mona Wheatley, Catherine Carr Worley
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For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, in addition to those listed in the service bulletin, ___. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. 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
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
Peter Urquhart is retired as Emeritus Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire, where he taught musicology and directed choirs for three decades. He is also the founding director of Capella Alamire, an early music consort. Peter has composed several arrangements of early American hymn tunes, including the one featured in this morning’s service. His settings are characterized by straight-forward, elegant part writing that serves to highlight the beauty of the melodies he sets.
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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.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem My Shepherd will supply my need
Peter Urquhart
My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is His name, In pastures fresh he makes me feed beside the living stream; He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake his ways, And leads me for his mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace. When I walk through the shades of death, his presence is my stay, One word of his supporting grace drives all my fears away; His hand in sight of all my foes doth still my table spread, My cup with blessings overflows; his oil anoints my head.
The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; Oh, may thy house be my abode and all my work be praise; There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come; No more a stranger nor a guest, but like a child at home. - Isaac Watts Presentation Hymn
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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:
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Hymn S 128 Sanctus and Benedictus
William Mathias
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.
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 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:
Celebrant and People
The Celebrant continues
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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, 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
Celebrant and People
Ambrosian chant
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.
Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from a priest at one of the two standing stations.
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Communion Hymn Hymn 304 “I come with joy to meet my Lord”
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Land of Rest
The Post Communion Prayer 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
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Deacon
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
People
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 205 “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!”
Gelobt sei Gott
Postlude Choral-Improvisation on Gelobt sei Gott, Op. 75, No. 4 Sigfried Karg-Elert
This festive improvisation on today’s Recessional Hymn features with a pedal figuration imitating kettledrums, suggesting bravado and zest, while the hymntune is heard on powerful trumpet stops. Between these pompous moments, Karg-Elert adds cadenzas, free-flowing and virtuousic passages ranging across the entire keyboard. 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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VBS
VBS 2021
JUNE 7 - 11
REGISTRATION OPENED LAST SUNDAY! 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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CH AN T IC LE E R APRIL 25, 2021 | 7 P.M.
6 P.M.
Food Trucks and Fun on the Field (BYOB)
6:45 P.M.
Pre-Show by Saint Michael Choristers
7 P.M.
Saint Michael Presents: Chanticleer
Are you ready? The globally-renowned CHANTICLEER ensemble will be presented as part of the Saint Michael Presents series. This specially-curated, 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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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021
Spring
LUNCHEON 10:30 a.m. Tent in the West field Boxed lunch served after the meeting $25 per person RSVP by May 7
Don your masks and join us in-person for the annual WOSM Spring Luncheon. Our own Prudence Mackintosh, author of four books and writer for Texas Monthly, will be speaking. She is donating her books for sale ($20 per copy, cash and checks only). Proceeds to benefit the WOSM Gifts Committee.
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/SPRINGLUNCHEON J U N E 21 – 25
Easterbenefiting Coat Drive St. Philip's School and Community Center
8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday $20 0 per person J oin us t his summe r f or our a we s o me At H o me Mission Trip. This ye ar we are t e aming up wit h CROSS Missions t o se r ve our cit y.We will me et at t he c hurc h t he n car p o ol t o mission sit e. S p ace is limit e d!
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donate by Friday,, Apr. 30 We need your new or gently used coats of all sizes! Drop them off in the collection bins located at the South Entrance. Coats will be stored and distributed at the St. Philip's annual Christmas Store in December.
GET CONNECTED! CARE OF CREATION | MY STORY SERIES Led by Elizabeth Lang Sundays Now – May 16 10 AM CT Zoom saintmichael.org/mystory “For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies...”
SAINT MICHAEL’S FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. – Noon West Lot
Saturday, May 1 is National Lemonade Day! Come support the Jubilee Teens who will join us to sell their homemade lemonade to raise money for their programming.
“Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation...”
AUSTIN STREET COOKS
“And God saw that it was good...“
Each month parishioners from Saint Michael prepare and serve food for 250 people experiencing homelessness. Families are always welcome to volunteer.
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. Questions? Please contact Hannah Fisher, hfisher@saintmichael.org.
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Tuesday, May 4 – Cooking 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen Wednesday, May 5 – Serving 5:30 – 7 p.m. Austin Street Center
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
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) BEGINNING TODAY WE’RE AT 50% CAPACITY! While we are able to have MANY more (200!) joining in the Church for worship, we still need a head-count. Select your service 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 is live 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 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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