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Welcome!
Radically Open to God
The SMC Mission is to
Love God, Love Others, and
Serve
the World.
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Join Us for Worship
SUNDAY
8 am
Holy Eucharist
10:15 am
Choral Eucharist
6 pm
Contemporary Eucharist
Healing Service
7 am
Holy Eucharist
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Your Vestry Members
Treasurer
Craig Maughan
Secretary
Todd Pittenger
Andrew Cole
Kathy Cox
Betsy Culpepper
Stephanie Higgins
Edye McNickle
Mike Robertson
Jan Tillman
Meggen Wilson
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Contact Us
Associate Minister
of Pastoral Care
Ashleigh Gonzalez
Submissions for the E-Messenger should be emailed to the Church Administrator by Tuesday at 5 pm for that week's edition. The E-Messenger is distributed every Thursday.
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SINGING AT THE 10:15 SERVICE THIS SUMMER
The choir's last "robed & sitting in the choir pews" Sunday is June 11; after that, congregational singing will be exactly that: the CONGREGATION, minus leadership from a choir. This lasts from June 18 thru August 20. Be assured, during this time items are chosen very carefully to make sure they are all "reasonably to extremely" well-known. Psalm 100, verse 1, notes "Be joyful in the LORD all ye lands; serve the LORD with gladness and come before his presence with a song!" - LET'S DO THAT!
One of the great Renaissance English composers, William Byrd - his genius often compared to Beethoven, had some words about singing that ring true today! Great observations, and spelling is the original.
William Byrd's Reasons to Sing
The preface to a book of songs by William Byrd, published in 1588.
Reasons briefly set down by th'auctor, to perswade every one to learne to sing.
First it is a knowledge easely taught, and quickly learned where there is a good Master, and an apt Scoller.
2. The exercise of singing is delightfull to Nature & good to preserve the health of Man.
3. It doth strengthen all the parts of the brest, & doth open the pipes.
4. It is a singular good remedie for a stutting & stammering in the speech.
5. It is the best meanes to procure a perfect pronunciation & to make a good Orator.
6. It is the onely way to know where Nature hath bestowed the benefit of a good voice (implying a "soloist"-type singer): which guift is so rare, as there is not one among a thousand, that hath it: and in many, that excellent guift is lost, because they want Art to expresse Nature.
7. There is not any Musicke of Instruments whatsoever, comparable to that which is made of the voyces of Men, where the voyces are good, and the same well sorted and ordered.
8. The better the voyce is, the meeter it is to honour and serve God there-with: and the voyce of man is chiefely to be imployed to that ende.
omnis spiritus laudet Dominum.
Since singing is so good a thing
I wish all men would learne to sing.
Andrew Walker
Director of Music
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome and accept you, and we trust God to take you where God wants you in God's timing. We want to be a safe place for you to experience God's grace, love, and presence with us. Welcome home, Beloved.
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New Prayer Service Added
Noon-day prayer will be starting at 12:15 pm at SMC to allow time to travel from work - OR - if you happen to be in the area, please join us!
The service is a short, 15 minute service in the chapel for Prayer, Listening to Scripture, and Meditation on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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A Plea for Help From the Gathering
So many regulars will be out of town the last two weeks of May that The Gathering needs help...badly! They need all the help they can get! Also if people could start thinking about Summer, there are many weeks when our regular crews are on vacation and we need fill-ins.
We need lots of extra hands in the summer. The contact person is Niki Nash (407) 616-7754 for information and to schedule your time with this important and life-giving ministry of SMC.
THANKS!
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Summer Church School Sign Up
We are looking for people to serve in our Church School over the summer. We have 2 classes where you can serve. Please
click here to be directed to the sign up genius to register.
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Save the Date! June 4th
Pentecost Dinner on the Grounds
Pentecost Sunday is June 4th and we'll celebrate with a special Dinner on the Grounds following the 10:15 service.
Everyone is invited to wear red that day signifying the arrival of the Holy Spirit in tongues of fire. Marci Arthur and her chefs from Truffles & Trifles will prepare a beautiful RED spaghetti dinner.
To RSVP please contact the church office by phone at
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New Communications Tools Debut
One of our core premises here at St. Michael's is to be outwardly focused on those who are not yet members. Inviting others to worship here is a great way to put that premise into action. The most effective means of attracting newcomers to any church is a personal invitation from a parishioner.
Survey after survey shows that three quarters of people say they would go to a church if a friend, neighbor or co-worker invited them. The easiest way to introduce the subject is to ask, "Do you have a church home?" And if the answer is no, just say, "St. Michael's means so much to me and my family. I would love it if you would visit us sometime." It is that simple.
To make the invitation even easier, we created St. Michael's business cards with all the pertinent information that you can share with those you want to invite to worship with us. The cards are located in the Narthex, on the Greeter's table and in the church office. Take a few with you the next time you are in church! Keep them in your purse, wallet or car -- you never know when God might present you with an opportunity to share His word and our church!
New in the Pews!
A new "Get Acquainted" brochure to answer questions newcomers may have about what to expect during the service is now in the pew boxes. We all were newcomers at one time and we want everyone to be comfortable while worshipping with us.
We hope you will find these new communications tools helpful and useful. Special thanks to Vestry member Betsy Culpepper for her ongoing work to improve SMC's communications!
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Participant-Directed Grief Group
Our first gathering was quite meaningful. If you wish, join us for the next one on Wednesday, May 24th at 11 a.m.
Meeting in Fordham Hall's Parlor, we are using the Rev. Danielle Morris and the Rev. Kristen Alday's new book, 30 Days Toward Healing Your Grief.
Copies are still available in the church office for $10.00.
(Please complete reading and answering questions, pages one through thirty five).
Call the Pastoral Ministers, Rev. Diane and Deacon Carter, or the office with any questions.
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Youth News
Our next 5
th
Tuesday Club, our night to serve at the Coalition for the Homeless, is May 30. Space is LIMITED to 12 so sign up fast to be the hands and feet of Christ.
To get more information on our events, check out our Facebook page at either "St. Michael's EYC" or "St. Michael's Young Adults" or on Twitter at @StMichaelsYYA.
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VBS
The preschool is full! Email
Tiffany to add your name to the waiting list.
We are looking for adults and youth to lead our children for VBS. Also Register at the site to be a leader.
Fees : Preschool - $50.00 and Elementary - $25.00
Register for VBS
June 19th - 23rd
9 am - Noon
Only 3 Elementary spots left!
The preschool is full! Email Tiffany to add your name to the waiting list.
We are looking for adults and youth to lead our children this week.
Register at this site to be a leader.
Fees : Preschool - $50.00 and Elementary - $25.00
Every Wednesday in July, Children's Ministry and Preschool will offer a storytime and activity from 10 am - 11 am in Quigley Hall. We hope to see you there!
5/21
- Last day of Church School until next school year. We go into summer mode on 6/4
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Club 412 Crossing Over
This Sunday, during the 10:15 service, our 5th graders will cross over to the youth department. All 5th graders please meet Mrs. Tiffany by the side red door in the church after the peace.
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VBS Decorating Week is June 12th - 16th
We need as much help as we can possible get to hang our VBS decorations. We will decorate Quigley Hall, Fordham Hall, Rowe Hall, the kitchen and 6 classrooms. Any help is appreciated. Lunch or dinner will be provided. Volunteer hours will be granted to students needing them.
Decorating schedule:
June 12th, 14th and 16th - 10am - 2pm
June 13th and 15th - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
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SING! PLAY MUSIC! EXPAND THE BRAIN!
TIME TO RECRUIT FOR NEXT YEAR!
Contact Andrew ASAP to reserve your space, ask questions....
- ANGELS CHOIR - birth thru 1st Grade; begins again mid-August.
- YOUTH CHOIR - 1st/2nd Gr. Good readers thru Middle School; one midweek rehearsal [probably on Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45]; Sunday rehearsals at 9:30 for 10:15 Service; other special/fun events during the year - including weekend trips and retreats, also bigger trips [UK, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, post-Christmas 2020] are planned! Present year drawing to a close, pick up again last couple of weeks of August.
- ADULT CHOIR & CHAMBER SINGERS - High School thru Retired folks; one midweek rehearsal [probably on Thursdays, beginning around 7:00, for approx.. 90 mins. - we just completed an experiment with rehearsals on Thursdays (has been Wednesdays for YEARS), exact schedule for next year being determined from a follow-up survey of the members;] Sunday rehearsals at 9:30 for 10:15 Service; other special/fun events during the year - including weekend trips and retreats, also bigger trips
[UK St. Paul's Cathedral, London, post-Christmas 2020] are planned! Chamber Singers are a group within the Adult Choir who enjoy singing more challenging material - 20-30 min extra rehearsal per week, sing approx. 1-2 X a month. Present year drawing to a close, pick up again last couple of weeks of August.
- ST. MICHAEL'S BAND - anyone who has a few years' experience on guitar, bass guitar, drums, hand percussion, or a "leading voice" in a more contemporary style - especially female voices. Instruments only needed for occasional playing at the 10:15 service [1-2 X a month], and as often as can at the 6 pm [run-thru material at 5:15] + additional vocals.
- CARILLONNEURS - anyone who can read and "one-finger" a hymn-tune like melody!
Soli Deo Gloria --
To God be the Glory!
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Dates either:
1.
Sun-Thu, Aug 6-10 OR....
2. Mon-Fri, Aug 7-11
OTHER INFO
- ALLEGIANT flies to and from Dayton, OH, from Sanford, on Sundays and Thursdays for $126.50 round trip
- Renting a car to drive to the convent, the Community of the Transfiguration
(http://www.ctsisters.org ), total would be approx. $253.
- They also fly every day to Cincinnati for $156.50 round trip; rental car price $400 from that airport - could be easier to Uber/taxi it
- Flying to Dayton round trip from Orlando International is around $301 on Delta; flying to Cincinnati, around $247, also on Delta.
- The Community of the Transfiguration charges $67 per person per day for full room and board [includes all 3 meals]
- As is often the case with Allegiant, looking at their website today, only 5-6 seats are noted as being available at the prices quoted above.
- Book to be read, studied, and discussed: "The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery" by David Benner
- Join the nuns in worship four times each day [Eucharist every day]
- Two times a day meet as a group for as long as the group decides; remainder of the time free for personal reflection, silence, and prayer.
Andrew is returning to this wonderful place for a "Spiritual Retreat / Further Education" time anyway during the dates noted above. He will be continuing to study the book noted above.
** IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO ALSO MAKE A RETREAT TO THIS SACRED SPACE DRING THIS TIME, PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW OR THE CHURCH BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 **
They do have space available during the dates noted for at least two car-loads, and easily could do more!
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PRAYERS
Adam, Aimee, Angela, Andy, Ann R., Arel, Audrey, Barbara, Bill, Bill B., Britt, Brittney, Carolyn, Chuck, Curt, Curtis, David., Dick, Dinorah, Donald, Elbert, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Fletcher, Graham, Helen, Jacob, Jane, Jeanne, Jenny, Jimmy, Joe, Joseph, Joseph R., Judy, Julie, Karen, Lilly, Lori, Leigh, Lynn, Mary B., Mary C., Mary, Marci, Michael, Myrtle, Naomi, Natalie, Robert, Robert C., Scott, Shaanthini, Sonia, Sydney, Tish, Tommy, Walter.
Rest in Peace
Annette Peter Neel
BIRTHDAYS
Jennifer Riggs, Charles Piantieri, Heather Jones, Donna Kairies, Zach Favazza, Liz Jaberg, Joseph Fuqua, Brooke Hackler, Fr. Rick Luoni, Veronica Mitchell, Bill Gordon, Bill Kennedy, Jr., Brian Boone, Joseph Tauriello, III
ANNIVERSARIES
Mark & Susie DiDea, Andrew & Whitney Hackler, Todd & Tiffany Stieger, Andrew Walker & Glayds van den Berg,
Jack & Linda McEwan
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Reminder:
Prayer list names will rotate off after a three month period unless we are made aware that an individual needs to remain on the list.
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