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A Pastoral Letter from Rector Chris Girata - June 1, 2020

Rector Chris Girata

Dear friends,

The past few days have been more confusing and unsettling than many in recent memory. Although the reality of instability and violence has always been real, that reality has come close to home. So much anger is fomenting in the streets of our city and our country that we need a good word, a true word of hope.

Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday. The Pentecost story is one many of us know well: “…the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit… (Acts 2:1-4).” The moment when the Spirit touched the disciples like fire is vivid and inspiring, but there is an aspect of this story not often featured.

St. Peter’s sermon to the crowd that day reminds us all that the hopefulness of salvation through Christ is free, not cheap. Christ passed through death itself to show us that we have nothing to fear in this world, that nothing can shake us from God’s love. Yet right now, fear seems to be ever-present.

We have been through a lot in the past few months, and that stress is truly global. The novel coronavirus pandemic has put extraordinary pressure on the fabric of our common life, and the wrongful killing of George Floyd, following so many other wrongful killings, has sparked a different kind of fire that continues to spread across our country. We are staring into a future that is uncertain, so now is the time to build our future as it should be.

I wish I had all the answers to the difficult questions we face, but I do know one thing for sure: Jesus did not come to offer us an easy path, but rather a holy path. When we face violence, Jesus calls us to be agents of peace. When we face hate, Jesus calls us to love. When we face despair, Jesus calls us to hope. When we face injustice, Jesus calls us to act.

The way of Christ is the path of love. For each of us, the path of love will be different, but the path of love means we are forever committed to the healing of this world and to one another. My friends, our world is not as it should be. Our world is broken, and we are surrounded by the brokenness. Now is the time for us to build something better.

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love. It might be easy to ignore the pain and the fear swirling around us, but I implore you not to turn away. Every person is a child of God and every person is our neighbor. When our neighbors hurt, God hurts, and when we choose to act as healers, God acts with us.

We will make mistakes and our actions will be messy but being in community takes a great deal of work and every child of God is worth the mess. Have messy conversations because of love. Ask difficult questions because of love. Forgive mistakes because of love. We are all in this together, and together, we can make a difference.

Each new day brings us opportunities to witness to God’s powerful love. May we love fiercely, even when we are scared, for when we do, we help heal our world.

Breathe on us, breath of God. Come, Holy Spirit, come.



With great hope,


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The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Rector


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Monday, 4/12 at 9:00 AM
Chapel Prayer
Tuesday, 4/13 at 9:00 AM
Chapel Prayer
Wednesday, 4/14 at 9:00 AM
Chapel Prayer
Wednesday, 4/14 at 10:30 AM
Rector's Bible Study
Thursday, 4/15 at 9:00 AM
Chapel Prayer
Friday, 4/16 at 9:00 AM
Chapel Prayer
Sunday, 4/18 at 12:15 PM
Weekly Communion Distribution
Sunday, 4/18 at 12:15 PM
Chapel Prayer

Chapel Prayer

Monday, April 12, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Monday-Friday between noon and 1:30 p.m. in our Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Chapel Prayer

Tuesday, April 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Monday-Friday between noon and 1:30 p.m. in our Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Chapel Prayer

Wednesday, April 14, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Monday-Friday between noon and 1:30 p.m. in our Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Rector's Bible Study

Wednesday, April 14, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Streamed live! Visit saintmichael.org/RBS for details.


Join Chris for an exciting study of Daniel and Revelation, the two most significant apocalyptic books of the Bible. We will consider how these books have been understood (and misunderstood!) throughout Jewish and Christian history, and how they can guide us in our own discipleship today. Visit the link above to watch live or recorded video.


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Chapel Prayer

Thursday, April 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Monday-Friday between noon and 1:30 p.m. in our Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Chapel Prayer

Friday, April 16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Monday-Friday between noon and 1:30 p.m. in our Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Weekly Communion Distribution

Sunday, April 18, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

12:15 - 1 p.m.
Saint Michael Chapel (No reservation required)
Lean more at saintmichael.org/communion

On Sunday afternoons between 12:15-1 p.m., the clergy will distribute consecrated bread in the Saint Michael Chapel. We invite you to participate with other members of your household.


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Chapel Prayer

Sunday, April 18, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Bishop Moore Chapel
Learn more: saintmichael.org/chapelprayer

This is a challenging time. The power of prayer, and being able to connect with our church in a tangible way is something many of spoken of. As such, all who would like to spend some personal time in prayer are welcome to come to the building Sunday afternoons between 12:15 and 1 p.m. in the Bishop Moore Chapel. More details and safety instructions at the URL above.


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Sermons

  • Apr 11 | The Rev. Mary Lessmann
    John's Pentecost
  • Apr 11 | The Reverend Bob Johnston
    Last Things
  • Apr 4 | The Reverend Dr. Chris Girata
    No More Fear
  • Apr 4 | The Reverend Bob Johnston
    Easter Hope
  • Mar 28 | The Reverend Dr. Chris Girata
    The King is Coming

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Welcome! | Saint Michael and All Angels is a community of passionate people seeking to follow Jesus in a meaningful way that impacts both our own lives and that of the community around us. We are blessed with our parish home and so glad to share it with you. If you find yourself in Dallas, we would love to have you join us for worship!

- The Reverend Dr. Chris Girata, Rector

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Our team in Children and Family Ministry provides children, ages 0 – 5th grade, and their parents with the tools they need to become faithful disciples of Christ. We achieve this through fun and interactive programming that allows children and families to explore their faith together.

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Sunday Services:
7:30 a.m. Traditional Service (Rite I) in Saint Michael Chapel
9 a.m. Traditional Service (Rite II) in the Church
9 a.m. Joy: A Children’s Service in Saint Michael Chapel
11 a.m. Traditional Service (Rite I) in the Church
11 a.m. Contemporary Rite II Service in the Parish Hall
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Eucharist Rite I in Saint Michael Chapel
8 p.m. Compline in the Church
Saturday Services:
8:30 a.m. Eucharist in Bishop Moore Chapel
5:30 p.m. Candlelight Mass in Saint Michael Chapel
Weekday Services:
7 a.m. M/W/F: Morning Prayer in Bishop Moore Chapel
7 a.m. T/Th: Holy Eucharist (Rite I or II) in Bishop Moore Chapel
10 a.m. Wed.: Healing Service in Bishop Moore Chapel
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We are located just south of Northwest Highway off of Douglas Ave. at Colgate Ave. Via Northbound Tollroad: Exit Lovers Ln, continue straight on Lomo Alto a few blocks to Colgate. Church is on your right. Via Southbound Tollroad: Exit Northwest Hwy, turn left to Douglas Ave. Turn R on Douglas and church is a few blocks down on your right. Via US 75: Exit Northwest Hwy and go west to Douglas Ave. Turn R on Douglas and church is a few blocks down on your right.

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