Parish news and calendar

Apostles Day School, Coppell
A Christian Montessori school, Apostles Day School (322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell) has a ministry to children from four different communities surrounding Coppell. This summer, the school will add a summer,
after-school-care program for children ages two to seven. Enrollment can be weekly or monthly and for three, four, or five days. For more information, contact the school (972-393-0655).

Good Shepherd School, Dallas
Good Shepherd middle school (11122 Midway Rd., Dallas) musical ensemble groups recently toured north Dallas, entertaining enthusiastic audiences at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and School, University Park Elementary School, Withers Elementary School, and Parish Episcopal Middle School. Phone (214-357-1610)

St. Christopher’s School, Dallas
St. Christopher’s (7900 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas) held its annual Montessori Sunday on April 20 to thank the families and teachers of St. Christopher’s Montessori School (SCMS). Founded in 1984, SCMS opened its doors to 17 students. Now full and wait-listed, SCMS serves the children of the DFW area. For more information, contact Becky Meyerson (214-363-9391) or go to www.stchristophersmontessori.com.

Canterbury School, DeSoto
Staff anniversaries
Canterbury School (1708 N. Westmoreland Rd., DeSoto) is celebrating the anniversaries of five staff members who have served the school for from five to 16 years, each.
Service Day
On April 21, Canterbury middle and upper school students participated in a service day that included yard work, making sack lunches for the homeless, and working at the North Texas Food Bank. Sam’s/Walmart Distribution Center in DeSoto gave a gift of $1,000 to pay for transportation. For more information about Canterbury School, contact the school office (972-572-7200).

Parish School, Dallas
Bishop’s visit
Parish Episcopal School (4101 Sigma Rd., Dallas) seniors received Bishop Stanton’s blessing at their final Parish Eucharist. The bishop also honored music teacher, Linda Zrubek, who is retiring after 25 years of service to the school.
School head honored
The National Association of Episcopal Schools’ biennial conference in Tampa, FL will honor Gloria H. Snyder, head of Parish Episcopal School in November. She will receive the Ruth Jenkins Award, one of the Association’s two highest honors. For more information about Parish, contact the school (972-239-8011).

Epiphany, Richardson
Ascension day
Worshippers at Epiphany (421 Custer Rd., Richardson) celebrated Ascension Day on May 1 with an outdoor service and hot dog feast hosted by the vestry.
Dining groups
The Traveling Tasters, Galloping Gourmets, and Brunch Bunches gathered recently for an end-of the-year Foyer Group festive dinner. The dining groups of 10 or so parishioners each meet throughout the year.
Missionary to Uganda presentation
On June 11 at 7 p. m., Epiphany will host a presentation by Katina Simmons, missionary to the Batwa pygmies in southwest Uganda. The church invites everyone to attend. RSVP by June 6 to
ugandainfo@epiphany-richardson.org.
VBS
Epiphany will have Vacation Bible School July 28 – August 1. Parents may register their children for the morning sessions by calling the church office, 972-690-0095.

Good Shepherd, Dallas
On April 20, Bishop Stanton confirmed 46 youth and adults at Good Shepherd (11122 Midway Rd., Dallas). In addition, six reaffirmed their faith. On May 2 and 3, the Women’s Guild hosted a church-wide garage sale to raise money for ministry programs inside the church, which was a great success. Good Shepherd will hold its VBS from June 23 – 27 (9 a.m. – noon). Registration forms are available at www.goodshepherddallas.org.

St. John’s, Dallas
62nd anniversary
St. John’s (848 Harter Rd., Dallas) will celebrate its 62nd anniversary and the Patronal Feast of St. John the Baptist with a parish-wide picnic on June 21 and a special worship service on Sunday morning.
Tour of Tables luncheon
The Women of St. John’s hosted its sixth annual Tour of Tables and Luncheon on May 10, during which the group honored mothers and ladies who have dedicated their time to the church’s activities.
Recognition of recent graduates
During its annual Youth Sunday on April 20, St. John’s congratulated its graduating high school seniors and its 2008 eighth grade class of 52 children.
VBS
Vacation Bible School will take place at St. John’s July 21 – 25, daily from 9 a.m. to noon.
Summer Bible Study
This summer, the Wednesday night women’s Bible study class will take place 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.,
May 21 – July 30. Meg Houk will facilitate the class. For more information about any of St. John’s events, contact the church office (214-321-6451).

St. Michael and All Angels, Dallas
Brandt Leonard Montgomery, 2007-2008 Pathways to Ministry intern at St. Michael and All Angels
(8011 Douglas Ave., Dallas), will offer a Saturday retreat class that will examine the role blacks have played in Anglicanism. The class will take place on June 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in the SMAA theater. For more information, contact Brandt (214-363-5471x81) or Adult Education (214-363-5422).

St. Peter’s by the Lake, The Colony
From July 14 to 18 at 6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s (4809 S. Colony Blvd., The Colony) and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are joining for a family (inter-generational) Vacation Bible School. For more information, contact the church (972-625-5788).

St. Thomas’, Dallas
On April 28, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, participated in a blessing service for the new community garden at St. Thomas’ (6525 Inwood Rd., Dallas). Located on a vacant lot next to the church where the former rectory once stood, the garden is growing vegetables that
St. Thomas will donate to local organizations fighting hunger in Dallas. For more information about the garden, contact the church (214-352-0410).

St. Matthew’s, Dallas
Mission trip to Peru
St. Matthew’s (5100 Ross Ave., Dallas) bilingual mission team went on their third trip to Arequipa, Peru, where they worked with children, painted, and improved the landscaping at two orphanages.
Fr. Ron and Vicki Robertson, Fr. Antonio Munoz, and Deacon Noe Mendez (from Holy Nativity, Plano)
also taught a class at the seminary.
Swiss Ave. Tour
St. Matthew’s was a featured venue in this year’s Swiss Ave. Historic District tour of homes on May 10 and 11. Since St. Matthew’s celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, the tour invited the church to participate in its 35th annual tour. Phone (214-823-8134)

St. Andrew’s, Farmers Branch
On May 10, the women of St. Andrew’s (2783 Valwood Pkwy., Farmers Branch) hosted their annual tea. They will use the proceeds from the tea for outreach programs. For more information, contact the
church (972-247-7702).

St. James’, Kemp
St. James’ on the Lake (10707 CR 4022, Kemp) celebrated the new ministry of the Rev. Jerry D. Morriss on May 14. Bishop James Stanton presided at the celebration and Deacon Phil Snyder assisted in the ceremony. Phone (903-498-8080)

Our Saviour, Dallas
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Members of Our Saviour (1616 N. Jim Miller Rd., Dallas) and Community Garden participated in this year’s Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo parade. Participating in this event allowed members to promote their church and the garden’s mission, “Plot against Hunger.”
Blessing of the Our Saviour Garden
On May 4, Cn. Paul Lambert, bishop suffragan elect, officiated at the holy Eucharist service and blessing of Our Saviour’s garden. Phone (214-391-2824)

Ascension, Dallas
Ascension (8787 Greenville Ave., Dallas) celebrated Ascension Day with a multi-cultural potluck dinner followed by a confirmation service with Bishop Stanton. The bishop preached and confirmed five adults and four youths. Phone (214- 340-4196)

Grace, Mesquite
Grace (2650 E. Scyene Rd., Mesquite) had its fifth annual Mother-Daughter/Friendship tea May 10. Almost
40 women of all ages attended. Denise Bennett, a registered pediatric nurse, discussed how Christ and the apostles healed through touch. The men’s group of Grace is planning its 10th anniversary celebration on
May 31 at 3 p.m. They will collect canned goods, usable/saleable clothing, and books for several charities. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the church (972-285-5824).

Good Shepherd, Terrell
Alpha
May 7 marked the beginning of another Alpha series for Good Shepherd (200 W. College, Terrell). Alpha is a non-denominational course on Christianity, and Good Shepherd invites the public to come, learn, and discuss at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through July 16.
Mothers Day
For parishioners at Good Shepherd, Mothers Day is a hat day to honor Mrs. McBride, the wife of retired rector, Fr. Robert McBride, who founded the parish chapter of Daughters of the King. For more information, contact the church (972-563-2412) or go to www.goodshepherdterrell.com.

St. James’, Texarkana
On May 4, Bishop Stanton visited St. James’ (417 Olive St., Texarkana) to confirm nine people. On May 6,
St. James’ honored Florence Nightingale and the nursing profession. Special guest, Denitia Connell, Maj.,
U.S. Army (Ret.), gave the homily. Maj. Connell currently serves as the director of education for Hospice of Texarkana. Phone (903-794-9224)

Incarnation, Dallas
Incarnation (3966 McKinney Ave., Dallas) has called the Right Rev. Anthony J. Burton as the 15th rector of Incarnation. He is presently serving as bishop of the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Phone (214-521-5101)

Holy Nativity, Plano
On May 10, postal carriers brought thousands of pounds of food to the Plano Food Pantry located on the grounds of Holy Nativity (2200 18th St., Plano) for processing, sorting, and distribution to those in need. Two major food drives take place each year by the Boy Scouts’ and the USPS Letter Carriers. Individual cash donations buy items that the pantry does not receive in these food drives. If you wish to have a food drive or donate to the Plano Food Pantry, please contact Sharon (214-704-5689).

Transfiguration, Dallas
“Mass on the Grass & Grill-Out”
Welcome the official start of summer by participating in the children’s and family ministry’s “Mass on the Grass & Grill-Out” at Transfiguration (14115 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas). On June 21, they will begin with a family-friendly, casual 5:30 p.m. Eucharist service outside under the trees, followed by a cookout. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. They'll provide grilled burgers and hot dogs.
Journey of Hope
Transfiguration will offer the Journey of Hope educational program in Roper Hall on July 12 from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course provides the critical information and training that lay ministers need to minister to cancer patients and their families. Patients, leading cancer experts, and spiritual advisors have helped to design Our Journey of Hope. There is no cost to participate. For more information about these events,
call the church office (972-233-1898) or go to www.transfiguration.net.

Redeemer, Irving
Eleven parishioners from Redeemer (2700 Warren Circle, Irving) spent three days working with Hopeforce International in the construction of a new home in Biloxi, MS, that will replace one that Hurricane Katrina destroyed. Redeemer is planning a third mission trip to Biloxi this October. Phone (972-255-4171)

St. Dunstan’s, Mineola
On April 20, Fr. Tom Pantle, rector of St. Dunstan’s (800 N. Johnson, Mineola), installed the parish’s first fully organized altar guild in five years. Phone (903-569-2478)

St. Paul, Waxahachie
On May 4, the St. Mary chapter of the Daughters of the King at St. Paul (624 Ovilla Rd., Waxahachie) installed new daughters and received into its chapter a former at-large member. The chapter has 27 active members. For more information, contact the church (Metro 972-938-2126).

St. Peter’s, McKinney
Half a dozen youth members from St. Peter’s (511 Foote St., McKinney) youth group took time from their schedules to help the Holy Family School. The school serves children, ages two – kindergarten, in the diverse population of McKinney’s east-side residents. Phone (972-542-2145)

St. Luke’s, Dallas
The April community service project (“Secure Document Shredding”) that the Michaelsen Memorial Fund at
St. Luke’s (5923 Royal Ln., Dallas) carried out   was a great success. In May, during its youth Sunday service, St. Luke’s and the Michaelsen Memorial Fund recognized its graduating high school seniors. The parish is planning its annual International Food Festival for September 27. For more information, contact the church office
(214-368-6304).

St. Stephen’s, Sherman
St. Stephen’s (401 S. Crockett, Sherman) held its “First Wednesday Hamburger Cookout” on May 7 in spite of gale-force winds, buckets of rain, and marble-sized hail. First Wednesday is a monthly event that gives the parish family, their friends, and community members an opportunity to celebrate the community of faith in a relaxing atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join them June 4 at 6:30 p.m. for First Wednesday
“Wing-ding whoop-de-do: a celebration of all things chicken.” For more information, contact the
church (903-892-6610).

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