SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Fifteenth Sunday After Penecost September 6, 2026
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today! We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways to help with anything you need. Our new Sunday classes are also in full swing, so check the back of your bulletin for the schedule of classes for all ages during the 10 a.m. hour. There are many to choose from, and we hope you’ll find one that fits your needs. Be sure to pick up a Sunday News handout for details about programs happening throughout the week, including those offered by the Women and Men of Saint Michael. A new season of Weekday Meditations begins Monday, September 14. As we emphasize the importance of prayer this year, these meditations are a wonderful way to make prayer a regular part of your day. Thousands have been listening, so why not give it a try? Save the date for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our new building on Sunday, September 27. We’ll celebrate together during the 10 a.m. hour with a ribbon cutting, followed by food, fellowship, and fun through lunch in the atrium and plaza. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends to celebrate with us! As we prepare to worship together, take a moment to center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and we hope to see you again soon!
The Fifteenteenth Sunday After Pentecost 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323 The Summary of the Law BCP 324 Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 324 The Collect of the Day see page 5 The First Lesson Ezekiel 33:7-11 (seated) see page 5 Psalm 119:33-40 see page 6 The Second Lesson Romans 13:8-14 see page 6 The Gospel (standing) see page 7 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. Matthew 18:15-20 Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon (seated) The Rt. Rev Dean E. Wolfe The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326 The Prayers of the People BCP 328 Confession and Absolution BCP 331 The Peace (standing) BCP 332
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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340 The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337 The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 339 The Blessing The Dismissal (standing) BCP 340
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat. 3
The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist: Rite II The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
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All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat. 4
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 400, v. 1-2, 7 The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355 Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 356 The Collect of the Day see page 5 The Lesson Romans 13:8-14 (seated) see page 6 Psalm 119:33-40 see page 6 The Gospel (standing) see page 7 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Matthew 18:15-20 Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon (seated) The Rev. Dr. Sally Lombardo The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358 The Prayers of the People: Form VI BCP 392 Confession and Absolution BCP 360 The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 593 Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3 The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing) BCP 367 Sanctus (sung by all) Hymn S 129 The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364 Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 577 The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 365 The Blessing The Dismissal (standing) BCP 366 Departing Procession Hymn 347
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM Grant us, O Lord, we pray thee, to trust in thee with all our heart; seeing that, as thou dost alway resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so thou dost not forsake those who make their boast of thy mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Lesson Ezekiel 33:7-11 You, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel? Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Parish Prayers of the People as of August 26, 2026 James Albergo John Aldridge Christine Andrews Rami Angir James Baird Kingsley Baker Barbara Hart Bell Len Bourland Linda Brown Helen Bustamante Karen Callon Darrell Calvin Cosette “Coco” Cathey Barbara Jean Chock Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Barbara Dewes Michael Estill Kristen Ewing Sande Wilkinson Ford Ruthie Garrett Jody Guenther Eileen Hudnall Hannum Roberto Hernandez Josh Hight Barbara Hornback Amanda Huerta Virginia Broughton Hunter Lynne Kent Julie Kenrick John Khoury Danny Landeros Janey McIntire Lowe Jose Ernesto Lugo Margie McCummins Sandy McDonough Sharon McGannon Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis Michael Matamoros Tink Moir Heather Nemec 5
Aleida Oehlke Inge Oncken Peggy Patterson Jim Riggert Celso Rocha Kristen Romo Zoe deRopp Danny Schnacker Ryan Scott Arden Showalter Hank Showalter Lillian Smart Brad Smith Chad Smith Lauren Steinfels Fadey Suleiman Jamie Taussig Byrd Teague Renee Torres Travion Waites Keller Webster Henry Wheeler Lamar Wilson Karen Winn Mary Wolf Stephen Wycokoff Beth Ygartua Dereck Zachary
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The Psalm 119:33-40 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, * and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; * I shall keep it with all my heart. Make me go in the path of your commandments, * for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees * and not to unjust gain. Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; * give me life in your ways. Fulfill your promise to your servant, * which you make to those who fear you. Turn away the reproach which I dread, * because your judgments are good. Behold, I long for your commandments; * in your righteousness preserve my life.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Gospel Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
The Second Lesson Romans 13:8-14 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
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EDUCATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing
Adults
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Faith & Practice | Anglican Reformation Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Explore the Anglican Reformation’s history, theology, key figures, and lasting impact on Anglican identity and The Episcopal Church today. Engaging the Word | Testimony to Grace Room 203 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith Explore Paul’s letter to the Romans, discovering the gospel, grace, and enduring themes that have shaped Christian faith. Class for Parents | Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It Room 212 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle Help your children pursue excellence with balance, resilience, and Gospel-centered purpose amid today’s pressures and expectations.
Youth Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
Children
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Godly Play: PreK (Room 213), Kindergarten (Room 211), 1st Grade (Room 218) One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade (Room 209) Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade (Room 207) Our nursery is now available on the 1st floor, near the elevators, in rooms: Childcare North: Up to 24 months Childcare South: 25 – 36 months
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471 saintmichael.org | @smaadallas